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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.60, 889.02 and 159.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.60, 889.02 and 159.76 is: 239.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.60 : 889.02 = 159.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.60/889.02 = 159.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.60x = 889.02 × 159.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.60x = 142,029.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,029.84/592.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.67

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