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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.74, 888.97 and 159.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.74, 888.97 and 159.93 is: 239.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.74 : 888.97 = 159.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.74/888.97 = 159.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.74x = 888.97 × 159.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.74x = 142,168.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,168.13/592.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.85

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