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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.10, 880.70 and 176.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.10, 880.70 and 176.21 is: 264.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.10 : 880.70 = 176.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.10/880.70 = 176.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.10x = 880.70 × 176.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.10x = 155,188.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,188.15/587.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.33

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