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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.45, 588.44 and 161.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.45, 588.44 and 161.49 is: 242.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.45 : 588.44 = 161.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.45/588.44 = 161.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.45x = 588.44 × 161.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.45x = 95,030.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,030.01/392.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.15

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