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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.94, 887.91 and 159.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.94, 887.91 and 159.09 is: 238.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.94 : 887.91 = 159.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.94/887.91 = 159.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.94x = 887.91 × 159.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.94x = 141,257.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,257.60/591.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.64

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