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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.40, 403.52 and 161.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.40, 403.52 and 161.40 is: 222.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.40 : 403.52 = 161.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.40/403.52 = 161.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.40x = 403.52 × 161.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.40x = 65,128.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,128.83/292.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.74

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