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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.53, 890.19 and 182.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.53, 890.19 and 182.66 is: 273.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.53 : 890.19 = 182.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.53/890.19 = 182.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.53x = 890.19 × 182.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.53x = 162,597.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,597.65/593.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.95

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