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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.10, 588.09 and 160.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.10, 588.09 and 160.92 is: 241.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.10 : 588.09 = 160.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.10/588.09 = 160.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.10x = 588.09 × 160.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.10x = 94,635.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,635.44/392.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.36

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