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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.69, 881.66 and 176.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.69, 881.66 and 176.86 is: 265.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.69 : 881.66 = 176.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.69/881.66 = 176.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.69x = 881.66 × 176.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.69x = 155,927.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,927.30/587.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.32

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