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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.74, 403.97 and 161.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.74, 403.97 and 161.74 is: 223.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.74 : 403.97 = 161.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.74/403.97 = 161.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.74x = 403.97 × 161.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.74x = 65,339.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,339.02/292.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.20

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