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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.13, 886.62 and 158.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.13, 886.62 and 158.32 is: 237.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.13 : 886.62 = 158.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.13/886.62 = 158.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.13x = 886.62 × 158.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.13x = 140,368.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,368.06/591.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.46

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