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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292, 402.96 and 161.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292, 402.96 and 161.02 is: 222.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292 : 402.96 = 161.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292/402.96 = 161.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292x = 402.96 × 161.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292x = 64,884.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,884.62/292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.21

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