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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.64, 588.48 and 161.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.64, 588.48 and 161.44 is: 241.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.64 : 588.48 = 161.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.64/588.48 = 161.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.64x = 588.48 × 161.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.64x = 95,004.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,004.21/392.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.96

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