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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.74, 884.58 and 156.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.74, 884.58 and 156.90 is: 235.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.74 : 884.58 = 156.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.74/884.58 = 156.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.74x = 884.58 × 156.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.74x = 138,790.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,790.60/589.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.34

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