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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.17, 887.91 and 181.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.17, 887.91 and 181.18 is: 271.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.17 : 887.91 = 181.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.17/887.91 = 181.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.17x = 887.91 × 181.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.17x = 160,871.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,871.53/592.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.66

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