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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.14, 587.99 and 160.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.14, 587.99 and 160.99 is: 241.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.14 : 587.99 = 160.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.14/587.99 = 160.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.14x = 587.99 × 160.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.14x = 94,659.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,659.44/392.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.39

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