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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.31, 586.96 and 160.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.31, 586.96 and 160.20 is: 240.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.31 : 586.96 = 160.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.31/586.96 = 160.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.31x = 586.96 × 160.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.31x = 94,029.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,029.93/391.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.30

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