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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.12, 880.82 and 176.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.12, 880.82 and 176.25 is: 264.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.12 : 880.82 = 176.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.12/880.82 = 176.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.12x = 880.82 × 176.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.12x = 155,244.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,244.53/587.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.42

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