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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.44, 403.54 and 161.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.44, 403.54 and 161.44 is: 222.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.44 : 403.54 = 161.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.44/403.54 = 161.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.44x = 403.54 × 161.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.44x = 65,147.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,147.50/292.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.77

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