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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.92, 587.87 and 160.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.92, 587.87 and 160.74 is: 241.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.92 : 587.87 = 160.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.92/587.87 = 160.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.92x = 587.87 × 160.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.92x = 94,494.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,494.22/391.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.11

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