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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.43, 588.29 and 161.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.43, 588.29 and 161.18 is: 241.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.43 : 588.29 = 161.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.43/588.29 = 161.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.43x = 588.29 × 161.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.43x = 94,816.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,816.83/392.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.61

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