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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.23, 886.99 and 180.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.23, 886.99 and 180.37 is: 270.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.23 : 886.99 = 180.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.23/886.99 = 180.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.23x = 886.99 × 180.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.23x = 159,984.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,984.40/591.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.59

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