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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.04, 588.27 and 160.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.04, 588.27 and 160.95 is: 241.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.04 : 588.27 = 160.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.04/588.27 = 160.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.04x = 588.27 × 160.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.04x = 94,684.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,684.87/392.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.52

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