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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.32, 891.51 and 183.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.32, 891.51 and 183.74 is: 275.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.32 : 891.51 = 183.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.32/891.51 = 183.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.32x = 891.51 × 183.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.32x = 163,800.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,800.67/594.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.61

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