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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.34, 890.13 and 182.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.34, 890.13 and 182.52 is: 273.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.34 : 890.13 = 182.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.34/890.13 = 182.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.34x = 890.13 × 182.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.34x = 162,466.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,466.53/593.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.82

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