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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.91, 587.66 and 160.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.91, 587.66 and 160.73 is: 241.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.91 : 587.66 = 160.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.91/587.66 = 160.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.91x = 587.66 × 160.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.91x = 94,454.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,454.59/391.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.01

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