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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.89, 402.83 and 160.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.89, 402.83 and 160.92 is: 222.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.89 : 402.83 = 160.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.89/402.83 = 160.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.89x = 402.83 × 160.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.89x = 64,822.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,822.60/291.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.08

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