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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.53, 888.85 and 181.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.53, 888.85 and 181.96 is: 272.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.53 : 888.85 = 181.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.53/888.85 = 181.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.53x = 888.85 × 181.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.53x = 161,735.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,735.15/592.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.96

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