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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.56, 402.36 and 160.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.56, 402.36 and 160.58 is: 221.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.56 : 402.36 = 160.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.56/402.36 = 160.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.56x = 402.36 × 160.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.56x = 64,610.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,610.97/291.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.60

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