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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.17, 890.91 and 183.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.17, 890.91 and 183.18 is: 274.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.17 : 890.91 = 183.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.17/890.91 = 183.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.17x = 890.91 × 183.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.17x = 163,196.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,196.89/594.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.67

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