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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.59, 889 and 181.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.59, 889 and 181.75 is: 272.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.59 : 889 = 181.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.59/889 = 181.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.59x = 889 × 181.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.59x = 161,575.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,575.75/592.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.66

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