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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.88, 887.72 and 158.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.88, 887.72 and 158.94 is: 238.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.88 : 887.72 = 158.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.88/887.72 = 158.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.88x = 887.72 × 158.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.88x = 141,094.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,094.22/591.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.38

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