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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.69, 887.54 and 158.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.69, 887.54 and 158.81 is: 238.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.69 : 887.54 = 158.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.69/887.54 = 158.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.69x = 887.54 × 158.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.69x = 140,950.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,950.23/591.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.22

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