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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.52, 587.18 and 160.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.52, 587.18 and 160.34 is: 240.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.52 : 587.18 = 160.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.52/587.18 = 160.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.52x = 587.18 × 160.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.52x = 94,148.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,148.44/391.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.47

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