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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.91, 881.78 and 176.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.91, 881.78 and 176.93 is: 265.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.91 : 881.78 = 176.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.91/881.78 = 176.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.91x = 881.78 × 176.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.91x = 156,013.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,013.34/587.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.37

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