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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.11, 880.78 and 176.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.11, 880.78 and 176.21 is: 264.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.11 : 880.78 = 176.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.11/880.78 = 176.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.11x = 880.78 × 176.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.11x = 155,202.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,202.24/587.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.35

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