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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291, 401.58 and 160.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291, 401.58 and 160.02 is: 220.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291 : 401.58 = 160.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291/401.58 = 160.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291x = 401.58 × 160.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291x = 64,260.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,260.83/291
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.83

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