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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.38, 888.56 and 159.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.38, 888.56 and 159.54 is: 239.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.38 : 888.56 = 159.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.38/888.56 = 159.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.38x = 888.56 × 159.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.38x = 141,760.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,760.86/592.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.31

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