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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.58, 888.78 and 159.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.58, 888.78 and 159.77 is: 239.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.58 : 888.78 = 159.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.58/888.78 = 159.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.58x = 888.78 × 159.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.58x = 142,000.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,000.38/592.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.63

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