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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.69, 403.88 and 161.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.69, 403.88 and 161.67 is: 223.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.69 : 403.88 = 161.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.69/403.88 = 161.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.69x = 403.88 × 161.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.69x = 65,295.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,295.28/292.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.09

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