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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.80, 886.34 and 179.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.80, 886.34 and 179.91 is: 269.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.80 : 886.34 = 179.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.80/886.34 = 179.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.80x = 886.34 × 179.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.80x = 159,461.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,461.43/590.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.91

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