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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.64, 888.90 and 181.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.64, 888.90 and 181.88 is: 272.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.64 : 888.90 = 181.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.64/888.90 = 181.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.64x = 888.90 × 181.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.64x = 161,673.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,673.13/592.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.80

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