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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.65, 888.93 and 181.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.65, 888.93 and 181.80 is: 272.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.65 : 888.93 = 181.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.65/888.93 = 181.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.65x = 888.93 × 181.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.65x = 161,607.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,607.47/592.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.69

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