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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.16, 403.16 and 161.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.16, 403.16 and 161.17 is: 222.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.16 : 403.16 = 161.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.16/403.16 = 161.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.16x = 403.16 × 161.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.16x = 64,975.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,975.48/292.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.40

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