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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.12, 401.75 and 160.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.12, 401.75 and 160.13 is: 220.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.12 : 401.75 = 160.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.12/401.75 = 160.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.12x = 401.75 × 160.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.12x = 64,332.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,332.23/291.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.98

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