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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.93, 888.08 and 181.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.93, 888.08 and 181.10 is: 271.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.93 : 888.08 = 181.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.93/888.08 = 181.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.93x = 888.08 × 181.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.93x = 160,825.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,825.94/591.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.70

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