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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.41, 888.33 and 181.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.41, 888.33 and 181.45 is: 272.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.41 : 888.33 = 181.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.41/888.33 = 181.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.41x = 888.33 × 181.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.41x = 161,188.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,188.25/592.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.09

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