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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.33, 885.47 and 179.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.33, 885.47 and 179.48 is: 269.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.33 : 885.47 = 179.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.33/885.47 = 179.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.33x = 885.47 × 179.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.33x = 158,925.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,925.47/590.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.21

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