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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.14, 880.58 and 176.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.14, 880.58 and 176.23 is: 264.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.14 : 880.58 = 176.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.14/880.58 = 176.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.14x = 880.58 × 176.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.14x = 155,181.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,181.20/587.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.30

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