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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.20, 588.30 and 161.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.20, 588.30 and 161.03 is: 241.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.20 : 588.30 = 161.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.20/588.30 = 161.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.20x = 588.30 × 161.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.20x = 94,733.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,733.95/392.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.55

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