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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.24, 588.67 and 161.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.24, 588.67 and 161.19 is: 241.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.24 : 588.67 = 161.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.24/588.67 = 161.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.24x = 588.67 × 161.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.24x = 94,887.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,887.31/392.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.91

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