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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.58, 884.40 and 178.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.58, 884.40 and 178.78 is: 268.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.58 : 884.40 = 178.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.58/884.40 = 178.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.58x = 884.40 × 178.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.58x = 158,107.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,107.72/589.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.17

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