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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.82, 242.28 and 80.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.82, 242.28 and 80.55 is: 120.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.82 : 242.28 = 80.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.82/242.28 = 80.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.82x = 242.28 × 80.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.82x = 19,515.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,515.65/161.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.60

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