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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.66, 889 and 181.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.66, 889 and 181.84 is: 272.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.66 : 889 = 181.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.66/889 = 181.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.66x = 889 × 181.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.66x = 161,655.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,655.76/592.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.76

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