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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591, 886.46 and 180.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591, 886.46 and 180.12 is: 270.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591 : 886.46 = 180.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591/886.46 = 180.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591x = 886.46 × 180.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591x = 159,669.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,669.18/591
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.17

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