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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.22, 891.23 and 161.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.22, 891.23 and 161.28 is: 241.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.22 : 891.23 = 161.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.22/891.23 = 161.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.22x = 891.23 × 161.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.22x = 143,737.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,737.57/594.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.89

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