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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.34, 402.04 and 160.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.34, 402.04 and 160.35 is: 221.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.34 : 402.04 = 160.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.34/402.04 = 160.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.34x = 402.04 × 160.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.34x = 64,467.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,467.11/291.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.28

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