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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.85, 889.18 and 159.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.85, 889.18 and 159.91 is: 239.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.85 : 889.18 = 159.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.85/889.18 = 159.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.85x = 889.18 × 159.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.85x = 142,183.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,183.53/592.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.83

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