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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.99, 889.34 and 160.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.99, 889.34 and 160.18 is: 240.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.99 : 889.34 = 160.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.99/889.34 = 160.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.99x = 889.34 × 160.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.99x = 142,450.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,450.03/592.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.23

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