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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.36, 591.26 and 160.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.36, 591.26 and 160.04 is: 239.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.36 : 591.26 = 160.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.36/591.26 = 160.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.36x = 591.26 × 160.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.36x = 94,625.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,625.93/394.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.95

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