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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.19, 401.85 and 160.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.19, 401.85 and 160.21 is: 221.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.19 : 401.85 = 160.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.19/401.85 = 160.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.19x = 401.85 × 160.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.19x = 64,378.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,378.38/291.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.09

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