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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.41, 890.02 and 160.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.41, 890.02 and 160.47 is: 240.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.41 : 890.02 = 160.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.41/890.02 = 160.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.41x = 890.02 × 160.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.41x = 142,821.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,821.51/593.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.68

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