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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.33, 888.46 and 181.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.33, 888.46 and 181.43 is: 272.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.33 : 888.46 = 181.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.33/888.46 = 181.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.33x = 888.46 × 181.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.33x = 161,193.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,193.30/592.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.13

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