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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.23, 587.08 and 160.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.23, 587.08 and 160.09 is: 240.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.23 : 587.08 = 160.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.23/587.08 = 160.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.23x = 587.08 × 160.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.23x = 93,983.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,983.77/391.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.23

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