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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.32, 402.04 and 160.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.32, 402.04 and 160.34 is: 221.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.32 : 402.04 = 160.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.32/402.04 = 160.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.32x = 402.04 × 160.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.32x = 64,463.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,463.09/291.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.28

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