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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.40, 887.25 and 180.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.40, 887.25 and 180.51 is: 270.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.40 : 887.25 = 180.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.40/887.25 = 180.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.40x = 887.25 × 180.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.40x = 160,161.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,161.32/591.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.82

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