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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.26, 889.79 and 160.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.26, 889.79 and 160.31 is: 240.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.26 : 889.79 = 160.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.26/889.79 = 160.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.26x = 889.79 × 160.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.26x = 142,643.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,643.66/593.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.44

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