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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.37, 403.49 and 161.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.37, 403.49 and 161.38 is: 222.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.37 : 403.49 = 161.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.37/403.49 = 161.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.37x = 403.49 × 161.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.37x = 65,113.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,113.40/292.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.71

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