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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.67, 892.01 and 161.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.67, 892.01 and 161.83 is: 242.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.67 : 892.01 = 161.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.67/892.01 = 161.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.67x = 892.01 × 161.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.67x = 144,351.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,351.34/594.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.74

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