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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.85, 886.33 and 180.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.85, 886.33 and 180.02 is: 270.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.85 : 886.33 = 180.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.85/886.33 = 180.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.85x = 886.33 × 180.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.85x = 159,558.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,558.89/590.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.05

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