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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.58, 888.95 and 181.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.58, 888.95 and 181.71 is: 272.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.58 : 888.95 = 181.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.58/888.95 = 181.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.58x = 888.95 × 181.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.58x = 161,531.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,531.56/592.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.59

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