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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.64, 588.96 and 161.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.64, 588.96 and 161.48 is: 242.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.64 : 588.96 = 161.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.64/588.96 = 161.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.64x = 588.96 × 161.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.64x = 95,102.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,102.32/392.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.21

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