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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.54, 588.36 and 161.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.54, 588.36 and 161.13 is: 241.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.54 : 588.36 = 161.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.54/588.36 = 161.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.54x = 588.36 × 161.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.54x = 94,802.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,802.45/392.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.51

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