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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.57, 403.74 and 161.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.57, 403.74 and 161.57 is: 222.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.57 : 403.74 = 161.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.57/403.74 = 161.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.57x = 403.74 × 161.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.57x = 65,232.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,232.27/292.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.96

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