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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.85, 402.74 and 160.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.85, 402.74 and 160.86 is: 221.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.85 : 402.74 = 160.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.85/402.74 = 160.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.85x = 402.74 × 160.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.85x = 64,782.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,782.74/291.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.97

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