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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.81, 881.82 and 176.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.81, 881.82 and 176.92 is: 265.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.81 : 881.82 = 176.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.81/881.82 = 176.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.81x = 881.82 × 176.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.81x = 156,013.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,013.36/587.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.42

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