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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.35, 888.42 and 159.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.35, 888.42 and 159.51 is: 239.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.35 : 888.42 = 159.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.35/888.42 = 159.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.35x = 888.42 × 159.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.35x = 141,711.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,711.87/592.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.24

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