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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.40, 402.12 and 160.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.40, 402.12 and 160.41 is: 221.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.40 : 402.12 = 160.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.40/402.12 = 160.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.40x = 402.12 × 160.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.40x = 64,504.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,504.07/291.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.36

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