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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.98, 243 and 80.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.98, 243 and 80.80 is: 121.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.98 : 243 = 80.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.98/243 = 80.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.98x = 243 × 80.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.98x = 19,634.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,634.40/161.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.21

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