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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.01, 402.98 and 161.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.01, 402.98 and 161.03 is: 222.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.01 : 402.98 = 161.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.01/402.98 = 161.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.01x = 402.98 × 161.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.01x = 64,891.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,891.87/292.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.22

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