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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.91, 887.88 and 159.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.91, 887.88 and 159.10 is: 238.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.91 : 887.88 = 159.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.91/887.88 = 159.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.91x = 887.88 × 159.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.91x = 141,261.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,261.71/591.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.65

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