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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.70, 243.99 and 80.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.70, 243.99 and 80.41 is: 120.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.70 : 243.99 = 80.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.70/243.99 = 80.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.70x = 243.99 × 80.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.70x = 19,619.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,619.24/162.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.59

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