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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.81, 887.70 and 180.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.81, 887.70 and 180.94 is: 271.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.81 : 887.70 = 180.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.81/887.70 = 180.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.81x = 887.70 × 180.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.81x = 160,620.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,620.44/591.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.41

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