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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.21, 879.16 and 175.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.21, 879.16 and 175.25 is: 262.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.21 : 879.16 = 175.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.21/879.16 = 175.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.21x = 879.16 × 175.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.21x = 154,072.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,072.79/586.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.83

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