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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591, 886.47 and 180.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591, 886.47 and 180.14 is: 270.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591 : 886.47 = 180.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591/886.47 = 180.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591x = 886.47 × 180.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591x = 159,687.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,687.81/591
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.20

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