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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.26, 403.32 and 161.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.26, 403.32 and 161.27 is: 222.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.26 : 403.32 = 161.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.26/403.32 = 161.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.26x = 403.32 × 161.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.26x = 65,044.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,044.42/292.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.56

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