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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.71, 405.30 and 160.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.71, 405.30 and 160.92 is: 222.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.71 : 405.30 = 160.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.71/405.30 = 160.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.71x = 405.30 × 160.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.71x = 65,220.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,220.88/293.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.06

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