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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.06, 403.03 and 161.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.06, 403.03 and 161.06 is: 222.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.06 : 403.03 = 161.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.06/403.03 = 161.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.06x = 403.03 × 161.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.06x = 64,911.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,911.21/292.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.26

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