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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.49, 887.51 and 180.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.49, 887.51 and 180.69 is: 271.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.49 : 887.51 = 180.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.49/887.51 = 180.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.49x = 887.51 × 180.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.49x = 160,364.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,364.18/591.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.12

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