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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.39, 887.12 and 180.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.39, 887.12 and 180.54 is: 270.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.39 : 887.12 = 180.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.39/887.12 = 180.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.39x = 887.12 × 180.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.39x = 160,159.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,159.74/591.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.82

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