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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.87, 889.17 and 176.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.87, 889.17 and 176.32 is: 264.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.87 : 889.17 = 176.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.87/889.17 = 176.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.87x = 889.17 × 176.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.87x = 156,777.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,777.89/592.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.44

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