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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.21, 898.72 and 160.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.21, 898.72 and 160.49 is: 240.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.21 : 898.72 = 160.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.21/898.72 = 160.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.21x = 898.72 × 160.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.21x = 144,234.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,234.65/599.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.71

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