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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.58, 890.28 and 160.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.58, 890.28 and 160.77 is: 241.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.58 : 890.28 = 160.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.58/890.28 = 160.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.58x = 890.28 × 160.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.58x = 143,130.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,130.32/593.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.13

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