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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.01, 880.35 and 176.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.01, 880.35 and 176.15 is: 264.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.01 : 880.35 = 176.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.01/880.35 = 176.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.01x = 880.35 × 176.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.01x = 155,069.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,069.25/587.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.17

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