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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.84, 886.32 and 158

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.84, 886.32 and 158 is: 237.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.84 : 886.32 = 158 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.84/886.32 = 158/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.84x = 886.32 × 158
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.84x = 140,038.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,038.56/590.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.02

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