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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.62, 886.08 and 179.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.62, 886.08 and 179.77 is: 269.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.62 : 886.08 = 179.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.62/886.08 = 179.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.62x = 886.08 × 179.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.62x = 159,290.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,290.60/590.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.70

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