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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.83, 402.72 and 160.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.83, 402.72 and 160.83 is: 221.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.83 : 402.72 = 160.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.83/402.72 = 160.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.83x = 402.72 × 160.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.83x = 64,769.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,769.46/291.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.95

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