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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.18, 888.12 and 181.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.18, 888.12 and 181.33 is: 271.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.18 : 888.12 = 181.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.18/888.12 = 181.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.18x = 888.12 × 181.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.18x = 161,040.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,040.58/592.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.95

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