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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.52, 888.62 and 181.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.52, 888.62 and 181.62 is: 272.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.52 : 888.62 = 181.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.52/888.62 = 181.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.52x = 888.62 × 181.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.52x = 161,390.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,390.26/592.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.38

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