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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.97, 891 and 161.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.97, 891 and 161.13 is: 241.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.97 : 891 = 161.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.97/891 = 161.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.97x = 891 × 161.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.97x = 143,566.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,566.83/593.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.71

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