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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.19, 888.05 and 175.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.19, 888.05 and 175.60 is: 263.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.19 : 888.05 = 175.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.19/888.05 = 175.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.19x = 888.05 × 175.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.19x = 155,941.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,941.58/592.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.33

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