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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.65, 889.04 and 159.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.65, 889.04 and 159.84 is: 239.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.65 : 889.04 = 159.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.65/889.04 = 159.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.65x = 889.04 × 159.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.65x = 142,104.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,104.15/592.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.78

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