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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.04, 888.12 and 181.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.04, 888.12 and 181.22 is: 271.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.04 : 888.12 = 181.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.04/888.12 = 181.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.04x = 888.12 × 181.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.04x = 160,945.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,945.11/592.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.85

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