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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.01, 886.56 and 180.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.01, 886.56 and 180.25 is: 270.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.01 : 886.56 = 180.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.01/886.56 = 180.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.01x = 886.56 × 180.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.01x = 159,802.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,802.44/591.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.39

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