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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.71, 584.10 and 158.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.71, 584.10 and 158.59 is: 237.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.71 : 584.10 = 158.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.71/584.10 = 158.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.71x = 584.10 × 158.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.71x = 92,632.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,632.42/389.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.70

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