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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.91, 588.07 and 160.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.91, 588.07 and 160.74 is: 241.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.91 : 588.07 = 160.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.91/588.07 = 160.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.91x = 588.07 × 160.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.91x = 94,526.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,526.57/391.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.20

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