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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.07, 401.67 and 160.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.07, 401.67 and 160.08 is: 220.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.07 : 401.67 = 160.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.07/401.67 = 160.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.07x = 401.67 × 160.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.07x = 64,299.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,299.33/291.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.91

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