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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.72, 887.75 and 180.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.72, 887.75 and 180.90 is: 271.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.72 : 887.75 = 180.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.72/887.75 = 180.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.72x = 887.75 × 180.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.72x = 160,593.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,593.07/591.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.40

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