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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.87, 888 and 181.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.87, 888 and 181.08 is: 271.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.87 : 888 = 181.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.87/888 = 181.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.87x = 888 × 181.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.87x = 160,799.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,799.04/591.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.68

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