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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.73, 588.57 and 161.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.73, 588.57 and 161.48 is: 242.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.73 : 588.57 = 161.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.73/588.57 = 161.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.73x = 588.57 × 161.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.73x = 95,043.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,043.34/392.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.01

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