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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.02, 588.21 and 161.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.02, 588.21 and 161.09 is: 241.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.02 : 588.21 = 161.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.02/588.21 = 161.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.02x = 588.21 × 161.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.02x = 94,751.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,751.20/392.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.70

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