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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.69, 886.04 and 157.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.69, 886.04 and 157.81 is: 236.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.69 : 886.04 = 157.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.69/886.04 = 157.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.69x = 886.04 × 157.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.69x = 139,825.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,825.97/590.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.72

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