Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.18, 895.57 and 180.79
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 597.18, 895.57 and 180.79 is: 271.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
597.18 : 895.57 = 180.79 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
597.18/895.57 = 180.79/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
597.18x = 895.57 × 180.79 - Step 4: Simplify right side
597.18x = 161,910.10 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 161,910.10/597.18 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 271.12
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