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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.91, 887.96 and 180.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.91, 887.96 and 180.95 is: 271.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.91 : 887.96 = 180.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.91/887.96 = 180.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.91x = 887.96 × 180.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.91x = 160,679.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,679.03/591.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.46

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