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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.64, 587.79 and 160.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.64, 587.79 and 160.65 is: 241.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.64 : 587.79 = 160.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.64/587.79 = 160.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.64x = 587.79 × 160.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.64x = 94,428.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,428.46/391.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.11

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