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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.94, 402.89 and 160.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.94, 402.89 and 160.94 is: 222.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.94 : 402.89 = 160.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.94/402.89 = 160.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.94x = 402.89 × 160.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.94x = 64,841.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,841.32/291.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.11

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