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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.37, 887.19 and 180.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.37, 887.19 and 180.48 is: 270.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.37 : 887.19 = 180.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.37/887.19 = 180.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.37x = 887.19 × 180.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.37x = 160,117.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,117.71/591.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.76

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