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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.37, 586.59 and 160.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.37, 586.59 and 160.12 is: 239.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.37 : 586.59 = 160.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.37/586.59 = 160.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.37x = 586.59 × 160.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.37x = 93,921.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,921.86/391.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.98

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