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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586, 878.88 and 175.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586, 878.88 and 175.04 is: 262.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586 : 878.88 = 175.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586/878.88 = 175.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586x = 878.88 × 175.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586x = 153,839.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,839.16/586
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.52

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