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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.80, 588.70 and 161.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.80, 588.70 and 161.43 is: 241.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.80 : 588.70 = 161.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.80/588.70 = 161.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.80x = 588.70 × 161.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.80x = 95,033.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,033.03/392.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.94

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