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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.43, 402.17 and 160.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.43, 402.17 and 160.41 is: 221.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.43 : 402.17 = 160.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.43/402.17 = 160.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.43x = 402.17 × 160.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.43x = 64,512.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,512.80/291.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.37

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