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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.38, 588.60 and 161.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.38, 588.60 and 161.26 is: 241.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.38 : 588.60 = 161.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.38/588.60 = 161.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.38x = 588.60 × 161.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.38x = 94,916.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,916.16/392.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.90

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