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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389, 583.50 and 161

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389, 583.50 and 161 is: 241.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389 : 583.50 = 161 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389/583.50 = 161/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389x = 583.50 × 161
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389x = 93,943.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,943.50/389
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.50

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