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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.08, 587.62 and 160.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.08, 587.62 and 160.71 is: 240.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.08 : 587.62 = 160.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.08/587.62 = 160.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.08x = 587.62 × 160.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.08x = 94,436.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,436.41/392.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.86

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