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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.65, 893.53 and 156.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.65, 893.53 and 156.90 is: 235.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.65 : 893.53 = 156.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.65/893.53 = 156.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.65x = 893.53 × 156.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.65x = 140,194.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,194.86/595.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.36

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