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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.76, 887.82 and 180.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.76, 887.82 and 180.91 is: 271.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.76 : 887.82 = 180.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.76/887.82 = 180.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.76x = 887.82 × 180.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.76x = 160,615.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,615.52/591.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.42

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