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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.47, 886.88 and 180.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.47, 886.88 and 180.53 is: 270.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.47 : 886.88 = 180.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.47/886.88 = 180.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.47x = 886.88 × 180.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.47x = 160,107.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,107.79/591.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.70

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