Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.52, 887.28 and 158.72
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 591.52, 887.28 and 158.72 is: 238.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
591.52 : 887.28 = 158.72 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
591.52/887.28 = 158.72/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
591.52x = 887.28 × 158.72 - Step 4: Simplify right side
591.52x = 140,829.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,829.08/591.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 238.08
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