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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.97, 402.91 and 160.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.97, 402.91 and 160.98 is: 222.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.97 : 402.91 = 160.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.97/402.91 = 160.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.97x = 402.91 × 160.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.97x = 64,860.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,860.45/291.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.15

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