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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.05, 887.76 and 181.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.05, 887.76 and 181.11 is: 271.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.05 : 887.76 = 181.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.05/887.76 = 181.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.05x = 887.76 × 181.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.05x = 160,782.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,782.21/592.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.57

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