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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.13, 588 and 161.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.13, 588 and 161.16 is: 241.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.13 : 588 = 161.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.13/588 = 161.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.13x = 588 × 161.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.13x = 94,762.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,762.08/392.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.66

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