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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.65, 588.94 and 161.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.65, 588.94 and 161.66 is: 242.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.65 : 588.94 = 161.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.65/588.94 = 161.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.65x = 588.94 × 161.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.65x = 95,209.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,209.11/392.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.48

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