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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.46, 586.98 and 160.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.46, 586.98 and 160.22 is: 240.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.46 : 586.98 = 160.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.46/586.98 = 160.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.46x = 586.98 × 160.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.46x = 94,047.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,047.40/391.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.25

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