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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.67, 887.50 and 158.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.67, 887.50 and 158.81 is: 238.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.67 : 887.50 = 158.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.67/887.50 = 158.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.67x = 887.50 × 158.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.67x = 140,943.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,943.88/591.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.21

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