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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.50, 887.08 and 180.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.50, 887.08 and 180.54 is: 270.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.50 : 887.08 = 180.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.50/887.08 = 180.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.50x = 887.08 × 180.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.50x = 160,153.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,153.42/591.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.76

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