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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.51, 887.38 and 180.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.51, 887.38 and 180.71 is: 271.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.51 : 887.38 = 180.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.51/887.38 = 180.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.51x = 887.38 × 180.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.51x = 160,353.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,353.10/591.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.09

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