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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.66, 585.98 and 159.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.66, 585.98 and 159.67 is: 239.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.66 : 585.98 = 159.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.66/585.98 = 159.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.66x = 585.98 × 159.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.66x = 93,564.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,564.86/390.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.51

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