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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.20, 888.05 and 181.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.20, 888.05 and 181.19 is: 271.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.20 : 888.05 = 181.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.20/888.05 = 181.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.20x = 888.05 × 181.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.20x = 160,908.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,908.45/592.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.71

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