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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.07, 889.50 and 160.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.07, 889.50 and 160.13 is: 240.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.07 : 889.50 = 160.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.07/889.50 = 160.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.07x = 889.50 × 160.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.07x = 142,431.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,431.19/593.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.16

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