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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593, 889.50 and 160.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593, 889.50 and 160.16 is: 240.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593 : 889.50 = 160.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593/889.50 = 160.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593x = 889.50 × 160.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593x = 142,462.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,462.32/593
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.24

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