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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.45, 588.60 and 161.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.45, 588.60 and 161.33 is: 241.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.45 : 588.60 = 161.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.45/588.60 = 161.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.45x = 588.60 × 161.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.45x = 94,955.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,955.90/392.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.96

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