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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.74, 886.08 and 157.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.74, 886.08 and 157.90 is: 236.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.74 : 886.08 = 157.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.74/886.08 = 157.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.74x = 886.08 × 157.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.74x = 139,912.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,912.03/590.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.84

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