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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.56, 888.84 and 159.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.56, 888.84 and 159.68 is: 239.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.56 : 888.84 = 159.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.56/888.84 = 159.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.56x = 888.84 × 159.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.56x = 141,929.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,929.97/592.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.52

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