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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.63, 884.65 and 178.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.63, 884.65 and 178.76 is: 268.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.63 : 884.65 = 178.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.63/884.65 = 178.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.63x = 884.65 × 178.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.63x = 158,140.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,140.03/589.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.20

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