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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.27, 588.09 and 161.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.27, 588.09 and 161.21 is: 241.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.27 : 588.09 = 161.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.27/588.09 = 161.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.27x = 588.09 × 161.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.27x = 94,807.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,807.46/392.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.69

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