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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.11, 880.53 and 176.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.11, 880.53 and 176.20 is: 264.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.11 : 880.53 = 176.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.11/880.53 = 176.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.11x = 880.53 × 176.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.11x = 155,149.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,149.39/587.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.26

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