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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.43, 890.15 and 160.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.43, 890.15 and 160.59 is: 240.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.43 : 890.15 = 160.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.43/890.15 = 160.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.43x = 890.15 × 160.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.43x = 142,945.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,945.45/593.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.88

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