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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.37, 890.06 and 160.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.37, 890.06 and 160.53 is: 240.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.37 : 890.06 = 160.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.37/890.06 = 160.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.37x = 890.06 × 160.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.37x = 142,877.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,877.19/593.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.79

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