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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.76, 587.54 and 160.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.76, 587.54 and 160.58 is: 240.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.76 : 587.54 = 160.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.76/587.54 = 160.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.76x = 587.54 × 160.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.76x = 94,346.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,346.37/391.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.83

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