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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.30, 403.38 and 161.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.30, 403.38 and 161.33 is: 222.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.30 : 403.38 = 161.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.30/403.38 = 161.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.30x = 403.38 × 161.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.30x = 65,075.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,075.28/292.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.63

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