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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.52, 887.43 and 180.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.52, 887.43 and 180.66 is: 271.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.52 : 887.43 = 180.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.52/887.43 = 180.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.52x = 887.43 × 180.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.52x = 160,321.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,321.35/591.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.03

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