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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.35, 887.15 and 180.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.35, 887.15 and 180.49 is: 270.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.35 : 887.15 = 180.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.35/887.15 = 180.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.35x = 887.15 × 180.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.35x = 160,121.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,121.70/591.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.78

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