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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.42, 403.50 and 161.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.42, 403.50 and 161.43 is: 222.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.42 : 403.50 = 161.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.42/403.50 = 161.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.42x = 403.50 × 161.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.42x = 65,137.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,137.01/292.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.75

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