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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.61, 888.80 and 159.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.61, 888.80 and 159.66 is: 239.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.61 : 888.80 = 159.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.61/888.80 = 159.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.61x = 888.80 × 159.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.61x = 141,905.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,905.01/592.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.46

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