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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.70, 889.08 and 159.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.70, 889.08 and 159.80 is: 239.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.70 : 889.08 = 159.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.70/889.08 = 159.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.70x = 889.08 × 159.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.70x = 142,074.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,074.98/592.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.71

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