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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.54, 887.36 and 158.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.54, 887.36 and 158.70 is: 238.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.54 : 887.36 = 158.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.54/887.36 = 158.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.54x = 887.36 × 158.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.54x = 140,824.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,824.03/591.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.06

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