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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.74, 890.70 and 182.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.74, 890.70 and 182.95 is: 274.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.74 : 890.70 = 182.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.74/890.70 = 182.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.74x = 890.70 × 182.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.74x = 162,953.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,953.57/593.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.45

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