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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.72, 888.98 and 159.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.72, 888.98 and 159.78 is: 239.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.72 : 888.98 = 159.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.72/888.98 = 159.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.72x = 888.98 × 159.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.72x = 142,041.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,041.22/592.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.64

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