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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.72, 887.58 and 180.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.72, 887.58 and 180.85 is: 271.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.72 : 887.58 = 180.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.72/887.58 = 180.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.72x = 887.58 × 180.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.72x = 160,513.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,513.50/591.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.27

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