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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.80, 242.62 and 80.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.80, 242.62 and 80.62 is: 120.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.80 : 242.62 = 80.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.80/242.62 = 80.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.80x = 242.62 × 80.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.80x = 19,560.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,560.02/161.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.89

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