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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.65, 885.87 and 179.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.65, 885.87 and 179.77 is: 269.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.65 : 885.87 = 179.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.65/885.87 = 179.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.65x = 885.87 × 179.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.65x = 159,252.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,252.85/590.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.62

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