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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.30, 401.98 and 160.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.30, 401.98 and 160.30 is: 221.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.30 : 401.98 = 160.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.30/401.98 = 160.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.30x = 401.98 × 160.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.30x = 64,437.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,437.39/291.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.21

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