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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.07, 888.20 and 181.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.07, 888.20 and 181.16 is: 271.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.07 : 888.20 = 181.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.07/888.20 = 181.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.07x = 888.20 × 181.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.07x = 160,904.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,904.98/592.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.77

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