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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.99, 402.93 and 161.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.99, 402.93 and 161.01 is: 222.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.99 : 402.93 = 161.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.99/402.93 = 161.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.99x = 402.93 × 161.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.99x = 64,875.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,875.76/291.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.18

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