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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.93, 587.73 and 160.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.93, 587.73 and 160.66 is: 240.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.93 : 587.73 = 160.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.93/587.73 = 160.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.93x = 587.73 × 160.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.93x = 94,423.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,423.93/391.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.92

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