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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.60, 887.20 and 180.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.60, 887.20 and 180.75 is: 271.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.60 : 887.20 = 180.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.60/887.20 = 180.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.60x = 887.20 × 180.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.60x = 160,360.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,360.30/591.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.06

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