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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.01, 881.86 and 177.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.01, 881.86 and 177.04 is: 265.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.01 : 881.86 = 177.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.01/881.86 = 177.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.01x = 881.86 × 177.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.01x = 156,124.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,124.49/588.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.51

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