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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.96, 589.62 and 161.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.96, 589.62 and 161.78 is: 242.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.96 : 589.62 = 161.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.96/589.62 = 161.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.96x = 589.62 × 161.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.96x = 95,388.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,388.72/392.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.74

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