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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.13, 883.79 and 178.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.13, 883.79 and 178.22 is: 267.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.13 : 883.79 = 178.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.13/883.79 = 178.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.13x = 883.79 × 178.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.13x = 157,510.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,510.37/589.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.36

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