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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.51, 887.39 and 175.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.51, 887.39 and 175.05 is: 262.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.51 : 887.39 = 175.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.51/887.39 = 175.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.51x = 887.39 × 175.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.51x = 155,337.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,337.62/591.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.61

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