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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.31, 887.09 and 180.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.31, 887.09 and 180.47 is: 270.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.31 : 887.09 = 180.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.31/887.09 = 180.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.31x = 887.09 × 180.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.31x = 160,093.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,093.13/591.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.74

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