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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.59, 891.90 and 183.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.59, 891.90 and 183.74 is: 275.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.59 : 891.90 = 183.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.59/891.90 = 183.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.59x = 891.90 × 183.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.59x = 163,877.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,877.71/594.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.61

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