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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.89, 242.72 and 53.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.89, 242.72 and 53.62 is: 80.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.89 : 242.72 = 53.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.89/242.72 = 53.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.89x = 242.72 × 53.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.89x = 13,013.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,013.16/161.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.39

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