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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.15, 401.79 and 160.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.15, 401.79 and 160.17 is: 221.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.15 : 401.79 = 160.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.15/401.79 = 160.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.15x = 401.79 × 160.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.15x = 64,354.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,354.70/291.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.04

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