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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.91, 439.11 and 161.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.91, 439.11 and 161.12 is: 241.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.91 : 439.11 = 161.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.91/439.11 = 161.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.91x = 439.11 × 161.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.91x = 70,747.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,747.21/292.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.54

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