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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.24, 404.67 and 160.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.24, 404.67 and 160.46 is: 221.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.24 : 404.67 = 160.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.24/404.67 = 160.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.24x = 404.67 × 160.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.24x = 64,933.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,933.96/293.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.44

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