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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.85, 404.10 and 161.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.85, 404.10 and 161.86 is: 223.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.85 : 404.10 = 161.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.85/404.10 = 161.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.85x = 404.10 × 161.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.85x = 65,408.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,408.17/292.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.35

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