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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.51, 587.17 and 160.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.51, 587.17 and 160.33 is: 240.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.51 : 587.17 = 160.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.51/587.17 = 160.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.51x = 587.17 × 160.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.51x = 94,140.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,140.97/391.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.46

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