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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.93, 242.90 and 53.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.93, 242.90 and 53.72 is: 80.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.93 : 242.90 = 53.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.93/242.90 = 53.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.93x = 242.90 × 53.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.93x = 13,049.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,049.33/161.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.58

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