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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.75, 881.33 and 176.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.75, 881.33 and 176.73 is: 265.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.75 : 881.33 = 176.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.75/881.33 = 176.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.75x = 881.33 × 176.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.75x = 155,756.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,756.57/587.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.01

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