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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.30, 890.10 and 182.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.30, 890.10 and 182.48 is: 273.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.30 : 890.10 = 182.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.30/890.10 = 182.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.30x = 890.10 × 182.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.30x = 162,423.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,423.76/593.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.76

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