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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.33, 402.06 and 160.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.33, 402.06 and 160.37 is: 221.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.33 : 402.06 = 160.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.33/402.06 = 160.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.33x = 402.06 × 160.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.33x = 64,476.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,476.35/291.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.32

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