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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.68, 881.63 and 176.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.68, 881.63 and 176.80 is: 265.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.68 : 881.63 = 176.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.68/881.63 = 176.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.68x = 881.63 × 176.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.68x = 155,872.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,872.18/587.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.23

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