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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.08, 888.16 and 181.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.08, 888.16 and 181.22 is: 271.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.08 : 888.16 = 181.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.08/888.16 = 181.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.08x = 888.16 × 181.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.08x = 160,952.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,952.36/592.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.84

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