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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.79, 887.69 and 180.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.79, 887.69 and 180.93 is: 271.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.79 : 887.69 = 180.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.79/887.69 = 180.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.79x = 887.69 × 180.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.79x = 160,608.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,608.85/591.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.40

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