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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.44, 891.60 and 161.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.44, 891.60 and 161.64 is: 242.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.44 : 891.60 = 161.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.44/891.60 = 161.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.44x = 891.60 × 161.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.44x = 144,118.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,118.22/594.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.44

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