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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.69, 887.46 and 158.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.69, 887.46 and 158.88 is: 238.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.69 : 887.46 = 158.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.69/887.46 = 158.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.69x = 887.46 × 158.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.69x = 140,999.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,999.64/591.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.30

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