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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.67, 888.66 and 181.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.67, 888.66 and 181.68 is: 272.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.67 : 888.66 = 181.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.67/888.66 = 181.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.67x = 888.66 × 181.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.67x = 161,451.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,451.75/592.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.42

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