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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.51, 887.35 and 180.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.51, 887.35 and 180.68 is: 271.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.51 : 887.35 = 180.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.51/887.35 = 180.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.51x = 887.35 × 180.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.51x = 160,321.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,321.06/591.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.04

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