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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.13, 889.62 and 160.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.13, 889.62 and 160.32 is: 240.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.13 : 889.62 = 160.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.13/889.62 = 160.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.13x = 889.62 × 160.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.13x = 142,622.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,622.06/593.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.46

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