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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.35, 886.75 and 180.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.35, 886.75 and 180.41 is: 270.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.35 : 886.75 = 180.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.35/886.75 = 180.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.35x = 886.75 × 180.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.35x = 159,973.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,973.68/591.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.53

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