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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.30, 243.61 and 80.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.30, 243.61 and 80.09 is: 120.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.30 : 243.61 = 80.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.30/243.61 = 80.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.30x = 243.61 × 80.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.30x = 19,510.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,510.22/162.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.21

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