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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.64, 890.37 and 160.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.64, 890.37 and 160.83 is: 241.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.64 : 890.37 = 160.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.64/890.37 = 160.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.64x = 890.37 × 160.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.64x = 143,198.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,198.21/593.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.22

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