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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.08, 887.82 and 181.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.08, 887.82 and 181.10 is: 271.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.08 : 887.82 = 181.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.08/887.82 = 181.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.08x = 887.82 × 181.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.08x = 160,784.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,784.20/592.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.56

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