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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.46, 881.10 and 176.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.46, 881.10 and 176.58 is: 264.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.46 : 881.10 = 176.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.46/881.10 = 176.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.46x = 881.10 × 176.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.46x = 155,584.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,584.64/587.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.84

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