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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.93, 886.18 and 174.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.93, 886.18 and 174.35 is: 261.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.93 : 886.18 = 174.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.93/886.18 = 174.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.93x = 886.18 × 174.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.93x = 154,500.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,500.18/590.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.45

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