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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.56, 588.84 and 161.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.56, 588.84 and 161.29 is: 241.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.56 : 588.84 = 161.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.56/588.84 = 161.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.56x = 588.84 × 161.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.56x = 94,974.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,974.00/392.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.94

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