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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.34, 889.88 and 160.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.34, 889.88 and 160.52 is: 240.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.34 : 889.88 = 160.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.34/889.88 = 160.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.34x = 889.88 × 160.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.34x = 142,843.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,843.54/593.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.74

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