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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.91, 242.76 and 53.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.91, 242.76 and 53.67 is: 80.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.91 : 242.76 = 53.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.91/242.76 = 53.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.91x = 242.76 × 53.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.91x = 13,030.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,030.04/161.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.48

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