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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.64, 403.79 and 161.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.64, 403.79 and 161.64 is: 223.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.64 : 403.79 = 161.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.64/403.79 = 161.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.64x = 403.79 × 161.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.64x = 65,267.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,267.81/292.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.03

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