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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.74, 402.58 and 160.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.74, 402.58 and 160.75 is: 221.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.74 : 402.58 = 160.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.74/402.58 = 160.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.74x = 402.58 × 160.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.74x = 64,713.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,713.93/291.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.82

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