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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.17, 889.89 and 182.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.17, 889.89 and 182.37 is: 273.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.17 : 889.89 = 182.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.17/889.89 = 182.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.17x = 889.89 × 182.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.17x = 162,289.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,289.24/593.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.60

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