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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.83, 887.88 and 181

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.83, 887.88 and 181 is: 271.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.83 : 887.88 = 181 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.83/887.88 = 181/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.83x = 887.88 × 181
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.83x = 160,706.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,706.28/591.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.54

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