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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.17, 892.80 and 184.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.17, 892.80 and 184.32 is: 276.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.17 : 892.80 = 184.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.17/892.80 = 184.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.17x = 892.80 × 184.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.17x = 164,560.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,560.90/595.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.49

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