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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.42, 886.78 and 180.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.42, 886.78 and 180.43 is: 270.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.42 : 886.78 = 180.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.42/886.78 = 180.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.42x = 886.78 × 180.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.42x = 160,001.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,001.72/591.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.54

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