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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.70, 402.57 and 160.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.70, 402.57 and 160.73 is: 221.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.70 : 402.57 = 160.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.70/402.57 = 160.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.70x = 402.57 × 160.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.70x = 64,705.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,705.08/291.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.82

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