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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.18, 879.42 and 175.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.18, 879.42 and 175.32 is: 263.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.18 : 879.42 = 175.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.18/879.42 = 175.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.18x = 879.42 × 175.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.18x = 154,179.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,179.91/586.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.02

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