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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.67, 890.42 and 177.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.67, 890.42 and 177.19 is: 265.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.67 : 890.42 = 177.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.67/890.42 = 177.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.67x = 890.42 × 177.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.67x = 157,770.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,770.91/593.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.76

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