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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292, 402.93 and 160.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292, 402.93 and 160.98 is: 222.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292 : 402.93 = 160.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292/402.93 = 160.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292x = 402.93 × 160.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292x = 64,863.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,863.67/292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.14

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