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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.10, 878.94 and 175.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.10, 878.94 and 175.14 is: 262.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.10 : 878.94 = 175.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.10/878.94 = 175.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.10x = 878.94 × 175.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.10x = 153,937.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,937.55/586.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.65

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