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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.51, 885.78 and 157.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.51, 885.78 and 157.67 is: 236.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.51 : 885.78 = 157.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.51/885.78 = 157.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.51x = 885.78 × 157.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.51x = 139,660.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,660.93/590.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.51

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