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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.78, 404.04 and 161.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.78, 404.04 and 161.79 is: 223.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.78 : 404.04 = 161.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.78/404.04 = 161.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.78x = 404.04 × 161.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.78x = 65,369.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,369.63/292.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.27

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