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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.44, 403.57 and 161.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.44, 403.57 and 161.45 is: 222.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.44 : 403.57 = 161.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.44/403.57 = 161.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.44x = 403.57 × 161.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.44x = 65,156.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,156.38/292.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.80

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