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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.17, 888.25 and 159.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.17, 888.25 and 159.32 is: 238.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.17 : 888.25 = 159.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.17/888.25 = 159.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.17x = 888.25 × 159.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.17x = 141,515.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,515.99/592.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.98

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