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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.95, 889.44 and 182.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.95, 889.44 and 182.10 is: 273.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.95 : 889.44 = 182.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.95/889.44 = 182.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.95x = 889.44 × 182.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.95x = 161,967.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,967.02/592.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.15

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