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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.72, 891.98 and 161.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.72, 891.98 and 161.78 is: 242.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.72 : 891.98 = 161.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.72/891.98 = 161.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.72x = 891.98 × 161.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.72x = 144,304.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,304.52/594.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.64

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