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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.56, 887.28 and 158.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.56, 887.28 and 158.68 is: 238.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.56 : 887.28 = 158.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.56/887.28 = 158.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.56x = 887.28 × 158.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.56x = 140,793.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,793.59/591.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.00

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