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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.36, 887.04 and 158.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.36, 887.04 and 158.48 is: 237.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.36 : 887.04 = 158.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.36/887.04 = 158.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.36x = 887.04 × 158.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.36x = 140,578.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,578.10/591.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.72

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