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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.43, 887.19 and 180.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.43, 887.19 and 180.58 is: 270.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.43 : 887.19 = 180.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.43/887.19 = 180.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.43x = 887.19 × 180.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.43x = 160,208.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,208.77/591.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.88

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