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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.68, 587.71 and 160.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.68, 587.71 and 160.64 is: 241.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.68 : 587.71 = 160.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.68/587.71 = 160.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.68x = 587.71 × 160.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.68x = 94,409.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,409.20/391.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.04

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