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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.24, 588.58 and 161.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.24, 588.58 and 161.08 is: 241.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.24 : 588.58 = 161.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.24/588.58 = 161.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.24x = 588.58 × 161.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.24x = 94,808.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,808.47/392.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.71

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