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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.44, 402.17 and 160.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.44, 402.17 and 160.44 is: 221.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.44 : 402.17 = 160.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.44/402.17 = 160.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.44x = 402.17 × 160.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.44x = 64,523.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,523.35/291.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.40

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