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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.15, 886.73 and 180.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.15, 886.73 and 180.28 is: 270.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.15 : 886.73 = 180.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.15/886.73 = 180.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.15x = 886.73 × 180.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.15x = 159,859.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,859.68/591.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.42

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