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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.35, 889.93 and 160.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.35, 889.93 and 160.41 is: 240.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.35 : 889.93 = 160.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.35/889.93 = 160.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.35x = 889.93 × 160.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.35x = 142,748.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,748.42/593.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.58

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