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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.71, 402.55 and 160.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.71, 402.55 and 160.71 is: 221.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.71 : 402.55 = 160.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.71/402.55 = 160.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.71x = 402.55 × 160.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.71x = 64,693.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,693.81/291.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.77

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