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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.34, 887.03 and 180.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.34, 887.03 and 180.58 is: 270.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.34 : 887.03 = 180.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.34/887.03 = 180.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.34x = 887.03 × 180.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.34x = 160,179.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,179.88/591.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.88

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