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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.41, 888.52 and 159.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.41, 888.52 and 159.47 is: 239.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.41 : 888.52 = 159.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.41/888.52 = 159.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.41x = 888.52 × 159.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.41x = 141,691.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,691.07/592.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.18

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