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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.90, 242.70 and 53.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.90, 242.70 and 53.63 is: 80.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.90 : 242.70 = 53.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.90/242.70 = 53.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.90x = 242.70 × 53.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.90x = 13,016.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,016.00/161.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.40

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