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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.28, 401.97 and 160.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.28, 401.97 and 160.29 is: 221.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.28 : 401.97 = 160.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.28/401.97 = 160.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.28x = 401.97 × 160.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.28x = 64,429.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,429.76/291.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.20

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