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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.22, 403.27 and 161.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.22, 403.27 and 161.23 is: 222.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.22 : 403.27 = 161.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.22/403.27 = 161.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.22x = 403.27 × 161.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.22x = 65,018.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,018.42/292.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.50

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