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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.94, 889.20 and 176.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.94, 889.20 and 176.36 is: 264.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.94 : 889.20 = 176.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.94/889.20 = 176.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.94x = 889.20 × 176.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.94x = 156,814.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,814.87/592.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.47

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