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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.39, 402.12 and 160.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.39, 402.12 and 160.40 is: 221.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.39 : 402.12 = 160.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.39/402.12 = 160.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.39x = 402.12 × 160.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.39x = 64,500.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,500.05/291.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.35

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