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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.45, 402.20 and 160.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.45, 402.20 and 160.46 is: 221.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.45 : 402.20 = 160.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.45/402.20 = 160.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.45x = 402.20 × 160.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.45x = 64,537.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,537.62/291.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.43

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