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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.25, 588.38 and 161.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.25, 588.38 and 161.27 is: 241.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.25 : 588.38 = 161.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.25/588.38 = 161.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.25x = 588.38 × 161.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.25x = 94,884.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,884.29/392.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.90

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