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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.96, 242.81 and 80.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.96, 242.81 and 80.74 is: 121.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.96 : 242.81 = 80.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.96/242.81 = 80.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.96x = 242.81 × 80.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.96x = 19,604.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,604.48/161.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.05

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