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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.24, 886.84 and 158.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.24, 886.84 and 158.38 is: 237.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.24 : 886.84 = 158.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.24/886.84 = 158.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.24x = 886.84 × 158.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.24x = 140,457.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,457.72/591.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.56

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