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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.99, 243.02 and 53.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.99, 243.02 and 53.78 is: 80.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.99 : 243.02 = 53.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.99/243.02 = 53.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.99x = 243.02 × 53.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.99x = 13,070.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,070.36/161.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.69

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