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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.49, 888.42 and 181.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.49, 888.42 and 181.38 is: 271.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.49 : 888.42 = 181.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.49/888.42 = 181.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.49x = 888.42 × 181.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.49x = 161,141.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,141.62/592.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.97

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