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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.97, 243.08 and 79.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.97, 243.08 and 79.83 is: 119.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.97 : 243.08 = 79.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.97/243.08 = 79.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.97x = 243.08 × 79.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.97x = 19,405.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,405.28/161.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.81

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