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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.18, 403.17 and 161.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.18, 403.17 and 161.20 is: 222.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.18 : 403.17 = 161.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.18/403.17 = 161.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.18x = 403.17 × 161.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.18x = 64,988.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,988.99/292.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.43

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