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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.53, 887.35 and 180.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.53, 887.35 and 180.96 is: 271.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.53 : 887.35 = 180.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.53/887.35 = 180.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.53x = 887.35 × 180.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.53x = 160,573.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,573.78/591.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.45

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