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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.14, 588.21 and 160.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.14, 588.21 and 160.98 is: 241.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.14 : 588.21 = 160.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.14/588.21 = 160.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.14x = 588.21 × 160.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.14x = 94,687.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,687.10/392.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.46

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