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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.84, 881.80 and 176.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.84, 881.80 and 176.98 is: 265.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.84 : 881.80 = 176.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.84/881.80 = 176.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.84x = 881.80 × 176.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.84x = 156,058.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,058.32/587.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.48

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