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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.11, 898.70 and 160.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.11, 898.70 and 160.35 is: 240.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.11 : 898.70 = 160.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.11/898.70 = 160.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.11x = 898.70 × 160.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.11x = 144,106.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,106.55/599.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.53

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