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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.63, 881.45 and 176.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.63, 881.45 and 176.81 is: 265.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.63 : 881.45 = 176.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.63/881.45 = 176.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.63x = 881.45 × 176.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.63x = 155,848.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,848.29/587.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.22

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