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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.40, 890.16 and 154.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.40, 890.16 and 154.65 is: 231.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.40 : 890.16 = 154.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.40/890.16 = 154.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.40x = 890.16 × 154.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.40x = 137,663.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,663.24/593.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.99

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