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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.30, 885.16 and 179.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.30, 885.16 and 179.36 is: 268.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.30 : 885.16 = 179.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.30/885.16 = 179.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.30x = 885.16 × 179.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.30x = 158,762.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,762.30/590.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.95

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