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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.75, 887.48 and 180.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.75, 887.48 and 180.78 is: 271.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.75 : 887.48 = 180.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.75/887.48 = 180.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.75x = 887.48 × 180.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.75x = 160,437.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,437.73/591.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.12

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