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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.83, 404.13 and 161.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.83, 404.13 and 161.87 is: 223.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.83 : 404.13 = 161.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.83/404.13 = 161.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.83x = 404.13 × 161.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.83x = 65,414.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,414.50/292.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.39

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