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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.39, 888.40 and 181.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.39, 888.40 and 181.59 is: 272.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.39 : 888.40 = 181.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.39/888.40 = 181.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.39x = 888.40 × 181.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.39x = 161,324.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,324.56/592.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.33

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