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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.38, 588.10 and 160.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.38, 588.10 and 160.96 is: 241.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.38 : 588.10 = 160.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.38/588.10 = 160.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.38x = 588.10 × 160.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.38x = 94,658.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,658.04/392.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.24

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