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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.09, 401.71 and 160.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.09, 401.71 and 160.11 is: 220.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.09 : 401.71 = 160.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.09/401.71 = 160.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.09x = 401.71 × 160.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.09x = 64,317.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,317.69/291.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.95

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