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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.63, 403.82 and 161.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.63, 403.82 and 161.65 is: 223.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.63 : 403.82 = 161.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.63/403.82 = 161.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.63x = 403.82 × 161.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.63x = 65,277.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,277.50/292.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.07

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