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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.29, 588.39 and 161.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.29, 588.39 and 161.20 is: 241.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.29 : 588.39 = 161.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.29/588.39 = 161.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.29x = 588.39 × 161.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.29x = 94,849.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,849.20/392.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.78

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