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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.87, 404.16 and 161.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.87, 404.16 and 161.89 is: 223.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.87 : 404.16 = 161.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.87/404.16 = 161.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.87x = 404.16 × 161.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.87x = 65,429.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,429.46/292.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.41

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