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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.12, 403.10 and 161.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.12, 403.10 and 161.12 is: 222.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.12 : 403.10 = 161.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.12/403.10 = 161.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.12x = 403.10 × 161.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.12x = 64,947.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,947.67/292.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.33

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