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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.90, 886.50 and 180.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.90, 886.50 and 180.05 is: 270.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.90 : 886.50 = 180.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.90/886.50 = 180.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.90x = 886.50 × 180.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.90x = 159,609.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,609.89/590.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.12

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