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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.76, 881.34 and 176.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.76, 881.34 and 176.85 is: 265.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.76 : 881.34 = 176.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.76/881.34 = 176.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.76x = 881.34 × 176.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.76x = 155,864.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,864.98/587.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.18

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