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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.55, 888.84 and 159.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.55, 888.84 and 159.71 is: 239.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.55 : 888.84 = 159.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.55/888.84 = 159.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.55x = 888.84 × 159.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.55x = 141,952.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,952.19/592.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.56

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