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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.92, 242.85 and 53.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.92, 242.85 and 53.68 is: 80.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.92 : 242.85 = 53.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.92/242.85 = 53.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.92x = 242.85 × 53.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.92x = 13,036.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,036.19/161.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.51

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