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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.34, 890.04 and 160.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.34, 890.04 and 160.50 is: 240.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.34 : 890.04 = 160.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.34/890.04 = 160.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.34x = 890.04 × 160.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.34x = 142,851.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,851.42/593.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.76

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