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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.69, 402.54 and 160.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.69, 402.54 and 160.70 is: 221.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.69 : 402.54 = 160.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.69/402.54 = 160.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.69x = 402.54 × 160.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.69x = 64,685.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,685.36/291.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.76

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