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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.76, 892.06 and 161.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.76, 892.06 and 161.95 is: 242.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.76 : 892.06 = 161.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.76/892.06 = 161.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.76x = 892.06 × 161.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.76x = 144,469.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,469.12/594.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.90

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