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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.61, 890.28 and 160.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.61, 890.28 and 160.80 is: 241.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.61 : 890.28 = 160.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.61/890.28 = 160.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.61x = 890.28 × 160.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.61x = 143,157.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,157.02/593.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.16

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