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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.19, 886.72 and 158.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.19, 886.72 and 158.38 is: 237.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.19 : 886.72 = 158.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.19/886.72 = 158.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.19x = 886.72 × 158.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.19x = 140,438.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,438.71/591.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.55

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