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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.76, 404.01 and 161.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.76, 404.01 and 161.76 is: 223.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.76 : 404.01 = 161.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.76/404.01 = 161.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.76x = 404.01 × 161.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.76x = 65,352.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,352.66/292.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.23

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