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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.48, 402.24 and 160.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.48, 402.24 and 160.49 is: 221.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.48 : 402.24 = 160.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.48/402.24 = 160.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.48x = 402.24 × 160.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.48x = 64,553.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,553.49/291.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.47

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