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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.16, 588.48 and 161.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.16, 588.48 and 161.07 is: 241.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.16 : 588.48 = 161.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.16/588.48 = 161.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.16x = 588.48 × 161.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.16x = 94,786.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,786.47/392.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.70

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