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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.34, 891.54 and 161.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.34, 891.54 and 161.50 is: 242.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.34 : 891.54 = 161.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.34/891.54 = 161.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.34x = 891.54 × 161.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.34x = 143,983.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,983.71/594.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.26

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