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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.26, 888.39 and 159.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.26, 888.39 and 159.44 is: 239.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.26 : 888.39 = 159.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.26/888.39 = 159.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.26x = 888.39 × 159.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.26x = 141,640.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,640.46/592.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.15

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