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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.99, 404.32 and 161.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.99, 404.32 and 161.99 is: 223.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.99 : 404.32 = 161.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.99/404.32 = 161.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.99x = 404.32 × 161.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.99x = 65,495.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,495.80/292.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.54

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