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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.56, 402.37 and 160.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.56, 402.37 and 160.57 is: 221.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.56 : 402.37 = 160.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.56/402.37 = 160.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.56x = 402.37 × 160.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.56x = 64,607.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,607.14/291.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.59

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