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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.61, 587.28 and 160.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.61, 587.28 and 160.49 is: 240.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.61 : 587.28 = 160.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.61/587.28 = 160.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.61x = 587.28 × 160.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.61x = 94,252.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,252.57/391.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.68

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