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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.98, 887.68 and 180.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.98, 887.68 and 180.88 is: 271.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.98 : 887.68 = 180.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.98/887.68 = 180.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.98x = 887.68 × 180.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.98x = 160,563.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,563.56/591.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.23

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