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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.73, 887.64 and 158.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.73, 887.64 and 158.89 is: 238.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.73 : 887.64 = 158.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.73/887.64 = 158.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.73x = 887.64 × 158.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.73x = 141,037.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,037.12/591.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.35

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