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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.36, 888.56 and 159.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.36, 888.56 and 159.52 is: 239.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.36 : 888.56 = 159.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.36/888.56 = 159.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.36x = 888.56 × 159.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.36x = 141,743.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,743.09/592.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.29

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