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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.74, 881.76 and 176.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.74, 881.76 and 176.87 is: 265.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.74 : 881.76 = 176.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.74/881.76 = 176.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.74x = 881.76 × 176.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.74x = 155,953.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,953.80/587.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.35

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