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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.73, 881.40 and 176.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.73, 881.40 and 176.79 is: 265.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.73 : 881.40 = 176.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.73/881.40 = 176.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.73x = 881.40 × 176.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.73x = 155,822.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,822.71/587.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.13

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