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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.66, 887.55 and 158.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.66, 887.55 and 158.85 is: 238.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.66 : 887.55 = 158.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.66/887.55 = 158.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.66x = 887.55 × 158.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.66x = 140,987.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,987.32/591.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.29

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