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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.93, 242.91 and 53.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.93, 242.91 and 53.70 is: 80.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.93 : 242.91 = 53.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.93/242.91 = 53.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.93x = 242.91 × 53.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.93x = 13,044.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,044.27/161.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.56

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