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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.47, 404.99 and 160.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.47, 404.99 and 160.69 is: 221.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.47 : 404.99 = 160.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.47/404.99 = 160.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.47x = 404.99 × 160.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.47x = 65,077.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,077.84/293.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.75

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