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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.66, 887.63 and 180.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.66, 887.63 and 180.83 is: 271.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.66 : 887.63 = 180.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.66/887.63 = 180.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.66x = 887.63 × 180.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.66x = 160,504.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,504.79/591.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.28

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