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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.11, 888.17 and 181.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.11, 888.17 and 181.20 is: 271.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.11 : 888.17 = 181.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.11/888.17 = 181.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.11x = 888.17 × 181.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.11x = 160,933.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,933.13/592.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.79

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