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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.48, 404.97 and 160.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.48, 404.97 and 160.67 is: 221.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.48 : 404.97 = 160.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.48/404.97 = 160.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.48x = 404.97 × 160.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.48x = 65,065.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,065.97/293.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.71

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