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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.18, 588.29 and 161.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.18, 588.29 and 161.02 is: 241.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.18 : 588.29 = 161.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.18/588.29 = 161.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.18x = 588.29 × 161.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.18x = 94,724.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,724.18/392.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.53

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