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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.97, 884.99 and 179.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.97, 884.99 and 179.14 is: 268.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.97 : 884.99 = 179.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.97/884.99 = 179.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.97x = 884.99 × 179.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.97x = 158,532.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,532.68/589.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.72

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