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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.96, 242.82 and 80.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.96, 242.82 and 80.73 is: 121.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.96 : 242.82 = 80.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.96/242.82 = 80.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.96x = 242.82 × 80.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.96x = 19,602.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,602.86/161.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.04

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