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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.57, 890.39 and 160.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.57, 890.39 and 160.76 is: 241.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.57 : 890.39 = 160.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.57/890.39 = 160.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.57x = 890.39 × 160.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.57x = 143,135.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,135.05/593.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.14

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