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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.40, 588.60 and 161.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.40, 588.60 and 161.19 is: 241.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.40 : 588.60 = 161.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.40/588.60 = 161.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.40x = 588.60 × 161.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.40x = 94,876.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,876.43/392.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.79

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