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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.67, 888.70 and 181.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.67, 888.70 and 181.75 is: 272.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.67 : 888.70 = 181.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.67/888.70 = 181.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.67x = 888.70 × 181.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.67x = 161,521.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,521.23/592.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.53

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