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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.73, 887.72 and 180.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.73, 887.72 and 180.89 is: 271.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.73 : 887.72 = 180.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.73/887.72 = 180.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.73x = 887.72 × 180.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.73x = 160,579.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,579.67/591.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.37

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