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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.98, 886.48 and 180.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.98, 886.48 and 180.09 is: 270.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.98 : 886.48 = 180.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.98/886.48 = 180.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.98x = 886.48 × 180.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.98x = 159,645.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,645.73/590.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.14

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