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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.79, 889.23 and 159.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.79, 889.23 and 159.95 is: 239.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.79 : 889.23 = 159.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.79/889.23 = 159.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.79x = 889.23 × 159.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.79x = 142,232.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,232.34/592.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.94

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