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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.82, 242.73 and 80.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.82, 242.73 and 80.58 is: 120.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.82 : 242.73 = 80.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.82/242.73 = 80.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.82x = 242.73 × 80.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.82x = 19,559.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,559.18/161.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.87

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