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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.07, 889.61 and 160.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.07, 889.61 and 160.24 is: 240.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.07 : 889.61 = 160.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.07/889.61 = 160.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.07x = 889.61 × 160.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.07x = 142,551.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,551.11/593.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.36

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