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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.30, 588.69 and 161.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.30, 588.69 and 161.30 is: 242.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.30 : 588.69 = 161.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.30/588.69 = 161.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.30x = 588.69 × 161.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.30x = 94,955.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,955.70/392.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.05

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