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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.28, 586.92 and 160.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.28, 586.92 and 160.28 is: 240.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.28 : 586.92 = 160.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.28/586.92 = 160.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.28x = 586.92 × 160.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.28x = 94,071.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,071.54/391.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.42

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