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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.95, 242.73 and 80.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.95, 242.73 and 80.60 is: 120.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.95 : 242.73 = 80.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.95/242.73 = 80.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.95x = 242.73 × 80.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.95x = 19,564.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,564.04/161.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.80

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