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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.54, 402.31 and 160.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.54, 402.31 and 160.54 is: 221.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.54 : 402.31 = 160.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.54/402.31 = 160.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.54x = 402.31 × 160.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.54x = 64,586.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,586.85/291.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.54

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