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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.92, 243.04 and 80.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.92, 243.04 and 80.82 is: 121.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.92 : 243.04 = 80.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.92/243.04 = 80.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.92x = 243.04 × 80.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.92x = 19,642.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,642.49/161.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.31

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