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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.72, 887.57 and 180.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.72, 887.57 and 180.84 is: 271.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.72 : 887.57 = 180.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.72/887.57 = 180.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.72x = 887.57 × 180.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.72x = 160,508.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,508.16/591.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.26

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