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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.10, 886.70 and 180.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.10, 886.70 and 180.22 is: 270.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.10 : 886.70 = 180.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.10/886.70 = 180.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.10x = 886.70 × 180.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.10x = 159,801.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,801.07/591.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.35

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