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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.44, 888.68 and 159.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.44, 888.68 and 159.60 is: 239.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.44 : 888.68 = 159.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.44/888.68 = 159.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.44x = 888.68 × 159.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.44x = 141,833.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,833.33/592.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.41

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