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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.16, 879.20 and 175.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.16, 879.20 and 175.26 is: 262.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.16 : 879.20 = 175.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.16/879.20 = 175.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.16x = 879.20 × 175.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.16x = 154,092.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,092.66/586.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.88

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