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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.17, 886.59 and 180.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.17, 886.59 and 180.27 is: 270.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.17 : 886.59 = 180.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.17/886.59 = 180.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.17x = 886.59 × 180.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.17x = 159,825.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,825.58/591.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.36

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