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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.64, 890.66 and 182.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.64, 890.66 and 182.76 is: 274.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.64 : 890.66 = 182.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.64/890.66 = 182.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.64x = 890.66 × 182.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.64x = 162,777.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,777.02/593.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.20

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