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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.56, 891.76 and 155.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.56, 891.76 and 155.76 is: 233.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.56 : 891.76 = 155.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.56/891.76 = 155.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.56x = 891.76 × 155.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.56x = 138,900.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,900.54/594.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.62

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