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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.46, 403.60 and 161.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.46, 403.60 and 161.46 is: 222.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.46 : 403.60 = 161.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.46/403.60 = 161.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.46x = 403.60 × 161.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.46x = 65,165.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,165.26/292.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.82

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