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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.54, 403.70 and 161.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.54, 403.70 and 161.54 is: 222.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.54 : 403.70 = 161.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.54/403.70 = 161.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.54x = 403.70 × 161.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.54x = 65,213.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,213.90/292.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.92

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