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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.84, 887.70 and 158.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.84, 887.70 and 158.97 is: 238.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.84 : 887.70 = 158.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.84/887.70 = 158.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.84x = 887.70 × 158.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.84x = 141,117.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,117.67/591.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.44

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