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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.61, 589.01 and 161.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.61, 589.01 and 161.50 is: 242.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.61 : 589.01 = 161.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.61/589.01 = 161.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.61x = 589.01 × 161.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.61x = 95,125.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,125.12/392.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.29

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