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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.87, 402.78 and 160.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.87, 402.78 and 160.88 is: 222.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.87 : 402.78 = 160.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.87/402.78 = 160.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.87x = 402.78 × 160.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.87x = 64,796.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,796.43/291.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.01

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