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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.49, 887.33 and 180.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.49, 887.33 and 180.53 is: 270.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.49 : 887.33 = 180.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.49/887.33 = 180.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.49x = 887.33 × 180.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.49x = 160,188.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,188.78/591.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.82

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