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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.04, 888.11 and 181.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.04, 888.11 and 181.21 is: 271.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.04 : 888.11 = 181.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.04/888.11 = 181.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.04x = 888.11 × 181.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.04x = 160,934.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,934.41/592.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.83

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