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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.57, 402.35 and 160.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.57, 402.35 and 160.57 is: 221.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.57 : 402.35 = 160.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.57/402.35 = 160.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.57x = 402.35 × 160.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.57x = 64,605.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,605.34/291.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.58

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