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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.49, 402.25 and 160.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.49, 402.25 and 160.49 is: 221.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.49 : 402.25 = 160.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.49/402.25 = 160.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.49x = 402.25 × 160.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.49x = 64,557.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,557.10/291.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.47

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