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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.33, 886.91 and 158.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.33, 886.91 and 158.52 is: 237.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.33 : 886.91 = 158.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.33/886.91 = 158.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.33x = 886.91 × 158.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.33x = 140,592.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,592.18/591.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.76

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