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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.91, 884.59 and 178.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.91, 884.59 and 178.95 is: 268.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.91 : 884.59 = 178.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.91/884.59 = 178.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.91x = 884.59 × 178.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.91x = 158,300.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,300.25/589.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.35

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