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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.98, 242.94 and 53.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.98, 242.94 and 53.76 is: 80.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.98 : 242.94 = 53.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.98/242.94 = 53.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.98x = 242.94 × 53.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.98x = 13,060.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,060.45/161.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.63

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