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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.69, 891.97 and 161.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.69, 891.97 and 161.88 is: 242.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.69 : 891.97 = 161.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.69/891.97 = 161.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.69x = 891.97 × 161.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.69x = 144,391.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,391.70/594.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.80

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