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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.86, 405.52 and 161.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.86, 405.52 and 161.08 is: 222.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.86 : 405.52 = 161.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.86/405.52 = 161.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.86x = 405.52 × 161.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.86x = 65,322.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,322.22/293.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.29

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