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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.18, 891.30 and 161.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.18, 891.30 and 161.34 is: 242.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.18 : 891.30 = 161.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.18/891.30 = 161.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.18x = 891.30 × 161.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.18x = 143,802.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,802.34/594.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.02

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