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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.19, 401.84 and 160.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.19, 401.84 and 160.19 is: 221.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.19 : 401.84 = 160.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.19/401.84 = 160.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.19x = 401.84 × 160.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.19x = 64,372.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,372.15/291.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.07

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