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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.52, 403.70 and 161.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.52, 403.70 and 161.52 is: 222.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.52 : 403.70 = 161.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.52/403.70 = 161.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.52x = 403.70 × 161.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.52x = 65,205.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,205.62/292.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.91

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