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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.73, 890.58 and 160.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.73, 890.58 and 160.89 is: 241.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.73 : 890.58 = 160.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.73/890.58 = 160.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.73x = 890.58 × 160.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.73x = 143,285.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,285.42/593.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.33

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