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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.43, 588.18 and 161.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.43, 588.18 and 161.06 is: 241.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.43 : 588.18 = 161.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.43/588.18 = 161.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.43x = 588.18 × 161.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.43x = 94,729.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,729.33/392.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.39

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