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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.59, 887.53 and 180.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.59, 887.53 and 180.74 is: 271.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.59 : 887.53 = 180.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.59/887.53 = 180.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.59x = 887.53 × 180.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.59x = 160,413.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,413.94/591.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.16

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