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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.93, 589.23 and 161.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.93, 589.23 and 161.66 is: 242.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.93 : 589.23 = 161.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.93/589.23 = 161.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.93x = 589.23 × 161.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.93x = 95,254.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,254.92/392.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.42

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