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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.73, 402.59 and 160.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.73, 402.59 and 160.74 is: 221.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.73 : 402.59 = 160.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.73/402.59 = 160.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.73x = 402.59 × 160.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.73x = 64,712.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,712.32/291.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.82

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