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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.75, 888.97 and 181.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.75, 888.97 and 181.78 is: 272.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.75 : 888.97 = 181.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.75/888.97 = 181.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.75x = 888.97 × 181.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.75x = 161,596.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,596.97/592.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.62

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