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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.83, 242.59 and 53.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.83, 242.59 and 53.55 is: 80.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.83 : 242.59 = 53.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.83/242.59 = 53.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.83x = 242.59 × 53.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.83x = 12,990.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,990.69/161.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.27

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