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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.26, 888.49 and 181.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.26, 888.49 and 181.39 is: 272.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.26 : 888.49 = 181.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.26/888.49 = 181.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.26x = 888.49 × 181.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.26x = 161,158.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,158.76/592.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.11

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