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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.48, 890.18 and 182.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.48, 890.18 and 182.58 is: 273.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.48 : 890.18 = 182.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.48/890.18 = 182.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.48x = 890.18 × 182.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.48x = 162,529.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,529.06/593.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.86

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