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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.48, 403.62 and 161.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.48, 403.62 and 161.49 is: 222.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.48 : 403.62 = 161.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.48/403.62 = 161.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.48x = 403.62 × 161.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.48x = 65,178.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,178.47/292.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.85

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