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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.69, 588.85 and 161.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.69, 588.85 and 161.38 is: 241.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.69 : 588.85 = 161.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.69/588.85 = 161.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.69x = 588.85 × 161.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.69x = 95,028.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,028.61/392.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.99

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