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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.74, 890.59 and 160.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.74, 890.59 and 160.91 is: 241.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.74 : 890.59 = 160.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.74/890.59 = 160.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.74x = 890.59 × 160.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.74x = 143,304.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,304.03/593.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.36

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