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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.30, 403.36 and 161.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.30, 403.36 and 161.32 is: 222.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.30 : 403.36 = 161.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.30/403.36 = 161.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.30x = 403.36 × 161.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.30x = 65,070.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,070.04/292.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.61

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