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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.62, 881.39 and 176.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.62, 881.39 and 176.75 is: 265.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.62 : 881.39 = 176.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.62/881.39 = 176.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.62x = 881.39 × 176.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.62x = 155,781.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,781.72/587.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.11

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