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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.81, 881.70 and 176.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.81, 881.70 and 176.94 is: 265.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.81 : 881.70 = 176.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.81/881.70 = 176.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.81x = 881.70 × 176.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.81x = 156,008.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,008.00/587.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.41

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