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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587, 880.52 and 176.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587, 880.52 and 176.12 is: 264.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587 : 880.52 = 176.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587/880.52 = 176.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587x = 880.52 × 176.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587x = 155,077.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,077.18/587
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.19

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