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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.89, 588.19 and 160.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.89, 588.19 and 160.94 is: 241.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.89 : 588.19 = 160.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.89/588.19 = 160.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.89x = 588.19 × 160.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.89x = 94,663.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,663.30/391.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.56

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