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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.70, 889.02 and 159.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.70, 889.02 and 159.86 is: 239.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.70 : 889.02 = 159.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.70/889.02 = 159.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.70x = 889.02 × 159.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.70x = 142,118.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,118.74/592.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.78

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