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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.17, 403.22 and 161.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.17, 403.22 and 161.21 is: 222.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.17 : 403.22 = 161.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.17/403.22 = 161.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.17x = 403.22 × 161.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.17x = 65,001.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,001.48/292.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.48

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