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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.75, 587.36 and 160.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.75, 587.36 and 160.58 is: 240.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.75 : 587.36 = 160.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.75/587.36 = 160.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.75x = 587.36 × 160.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.75x = 94,315.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,315.73/391.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.75

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