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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.37, 587.09 and 160.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.37, 587.09 and 160.27 is: 240.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.37 : 587.09 = 160.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.37/587.09 = 160.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.37x = 587.09 × 160.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.37x = 94,091.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,091.85/391.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.42

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