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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.98, 404.31 and 161.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.98, 404.31 and 161.99 is: 223.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.98 : 404.31 = 161.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.98/404.31 = 161.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.98x = 404.31 × 161.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.98x = 65,494.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,494.18/292.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.54

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