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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.92, 889.29 and 160.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.92, 889.29 and 160.04 is: 240.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.92 : 889.29 = 160.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.92/889.29 = 160.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.92x = 889.29 × 160.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.92x = 142,324.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,324.19/592.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.04

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