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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.19, 403.22 and 161.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.19, 403.22 and 161.19 is: 222.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.19 : 403.22 = 161.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.19/403.22 = 161.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.19x = 403.22 × 161.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.19x = 64,995.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,995.03/292.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.44

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