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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589, 883.50 and 156.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589, 883.50 and 156.16 is: 234.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589 : 883.50 = 156.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589/883.50 = 156.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589x = 883.50 × 156.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589x = 137,967.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,967.36/589
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.24

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