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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588, 881.88 and 177.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588, 881.88 and 177.06 is: 265.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588 : 881.88 = 177.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588/881.88 = 177.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588x = 881.88 × 177.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588x = 156,145.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,145.67/588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.55

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