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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.44, 402.22 and 160.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.44, 402.22 and 160.48 is: 221.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.44 : 402.22 = 160.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.44/402.22 = 160.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.44x = 402.22 × 160.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.44x = 64,548.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,548.27/291.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.48

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