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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.97, 588.18 and 160.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.97, 588.18 and 160.90 is: 241.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.97 : 588.18 = 160.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.97/588.18 = 160.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.97x = 588.18 × 160.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.97x = 94,635.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,635.22/391.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.43

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