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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.51, 586.96 and 160.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.51, 586.96 and 160.46 is: 240.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.51 : 586.96 = 160.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.51/586.96 = 160.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.51x = 586.96 × 160.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.51x = 94,183.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,183.37/391.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.56

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