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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.59, 899.40 and 160.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.59, 899.40 and 160.87 is: 241.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.59 : 899.40 = 160.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.59/899.40 = 160.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.59x = 899.40 × 160.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.59x = 144,686.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,686.48/599.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.31

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