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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.38, 403.45 and 161.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.38, 403.45 and 161.38 is: 222.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.38 : 403.45 = 161.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.38/403.45 = 161.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.38x = 403.45 × 161.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.38x = 65,108.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,108.76/292.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.69

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