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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.96, 242.95 and 53.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.96, 242.95 and 53.75 is: 80.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.96 : 242.95 = 53.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.96/242.95 = 53.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.96x = 242.95 × 53.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.96x = 13,059.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,059.04/161.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.63

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