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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.55, 881.04 and 176.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.55, 881.04 and 176.61 is: 264.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.55 : 881.04 = 176.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.55/881.04 = 176.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.55x = 881.04 × 176.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.55x = 155,600.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,600.47/587.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.83

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