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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.37, 588.60 and 161.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.37, 588.60 and 161.25 is: 241.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.37 : 588.60 = 161.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.37/588.60 = 161.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.37x = 588.60 × 161.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.37x = 94,911.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,911.75/392.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.89

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