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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.10, 588.18 and 160.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.10, 588.18 and 160.91 is: 241.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.10 : 588.18 = 160.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.10/588.18 = 160.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.10x = 588.18 × 160.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.10x = 94,644.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,644.04/392.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.38

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