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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.63, 588.69 and 161.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.63, 588.69 and 161.58 is: 242.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.63 : 588.69 = 161.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.63/588.69 = 161.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.63x = 588.69 × 161.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.63x = 95,120.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,120.53/392.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.27

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