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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.05, 404.40 and 160.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.05, 404.40 and 160.27 is: 221.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.05 : 404.40 = 160.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.05/404.40 = 160.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.05x = 404.40 × 160.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.05x = 64,810.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,810.57/293.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.16

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