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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.84, 889.15 and 159.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.84, 889.15 and 159.89 is: 239.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.84 : 889.15 = 159.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.84/889.15 = 159.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.84x = 889.15 × 159.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.84x = 142,167.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,167.10/592.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.81

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