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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.07, 889.53 and 160.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.07, 889.53 and 160.26 is: 240.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.07 : 889.53 = 160.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.07/889.53 = 160.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.07x = 889.53 × 160.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.07x = 142,556.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,556.08/593.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.37

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