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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.19, 885.40 and 179.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.19, 885.40 and 179.35 is: 269.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.19 : 885.40 = 179.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.19/885.40 = 179.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.19x = 885.40 × 179.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.19x = 158,796.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,796.49/590.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.06

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