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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.42, 887.17 and 180.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.42, 887.17 and 180.59 is: 270.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.42 : 887.17 = 180.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.42/887.17 = 180.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.42x = 887.17 × 180.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.42x = 160,209.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,209.14/591.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.89

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