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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.03, 401.59 and 160.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.03, 401.59 and 160.03 is: 220.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.03 : 401.59 = 160.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.03/401.59 = 160.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.03x = 401.59 × 160.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.03x = 64,266.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,266.45/291.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.82

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