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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.30, 888.54 and 181.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.30, 888.54 and 181.42 is: 272.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.30 : 888.54 = 181.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.30/888.54 = 181.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.30x = 888.54 × 181.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.30x = 161,198.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,198.93/592.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.16

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