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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.04, 404.41 and 160.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.04, 404.41 and 160.27 is: 221.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.04 : 404.41 = 160.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.04/404.41 = 160.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.04x = 404.41 × 160.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.04x = 64,814.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,814.71/293.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.18

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