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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.61, 881.41 and 176.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.61, 881.41 and 176.74 is: 265.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.61 : 881.41 = 176.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.61/881.41 = 176.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.61x = 881.41 × 176.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.61x = 155,779.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,779.52/587.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.11

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