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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.69, 885.80 and 179.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.69, 885.80 and 179.69 is: 269.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.69 : 885.80 = 179.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.69/885.80 = 179.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.69x = 885.80 × 179.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.69x = 159,165.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,165.42/590.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.46

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