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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.96, 402.87 and 160.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.96, 402.87 and 160.96 is: 222.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.96 : 402.87 = 160.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.96/402.87 = 160.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.96x = 402.87 × 160.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.96x = 64,847.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,847.36/291.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.11

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