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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.16, 880.78 and 176.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.16, 880.78 and 176.28 is: 264.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.16 : 880.78 = 176.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.16/880.78 = 176.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.16x = 880.78 × 176.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.16x = 155,263.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,263.90/587.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.43

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