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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.01, 888.04 and 181.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.01, 888.04 and 181.15 is: 271.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.01 : 888.04 = 181.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.01/888.04 = 181.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.01x = 888.04 × 181.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.01x = 160,866.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,866.45/592.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.73

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