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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.69, 881.67 and 176.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.69, 881.67 and 176.82 is: 265.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.69 : 881.67 = 176.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.69/881.67 = 176.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.69x = 881.67 × 176.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.69x = 155,896.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,896.89/587.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.27

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