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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.47, 887.22 and 158.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.47, 887.22 and 158.63 is: 237.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.47 : 887.22 = 158.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.47/887.22 = 158.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.47x = 887.22 × 158.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.47x = 140,735.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,735.27/591.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.94

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