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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.76, 886.28 and 179.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.76, 886.28 and 179.90 is: 269.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.76 : 886.28 = 179.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.76/886.28 = 179.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.76x = 886.28 × 179.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.76x = 159,441.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,441.77/590.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.89

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