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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.43, 881.19 and 176.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.43, 881.19 and 176.58 is: 264.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.43 : 881.19 = 176.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.43/881.19 = 176.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.43x = 881.19 × 176.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.43x = 155,600.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,600.53/587.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.88

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