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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.36, 891.68 and 183.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.36, 891.68 and 183.46 is: 275.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.36 : 891.68 = 183.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.36/891.68 = 183.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.36x = 891.68 × 183.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.36x = 163,587.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,587.61/594.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.23

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