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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.15, 403.17 and 161.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.15, 403.17 and 161.17 is: 222.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.15 : 403.17 = 161.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.15/403.17 = 161.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.15x = 403.17 × 161.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.15x = 64,978.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,978.91/292.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.42

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