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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.67, 880.16 and 175.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.67, 880.16 and 175.81 is: 263.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.67 : 880.16 = 175.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.67/880.16 = 175.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.67x = 880.16 × 175.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.67x = 154,735.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,735.65/586.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.75

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