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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.84, 404.11 and 161.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.84, 404.11 and 161.85 is: 223.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.84 : 404.11 = 161.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.84/404.11 = 161.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.84x = 404.11 × 161.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.84x = 65,405.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,405.10/292.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.35

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