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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.52, 888.53 and 181.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.52, 888.53 and 181.51 is: 272.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.52 : 888.53 = 181.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.52/888.53 = 181.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.52x = 888.53 × 181.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.52x = 161,271.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,271.73/592.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.18

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