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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.50, 402.26 and 160.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.50, 402.26 and 160.49 is: 221.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.50 : 402.26 = 160.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.50/402.26 = 160.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.50x = 402.26 × 160.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.50x = 64,558.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,558.71/291.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.47

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