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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.02, 881.98 and 177.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.02, 881.98 and 177.17 is: 265.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.02 : 881.98 = 177.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.02/881.98 = 177.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.02x = 881.98 × 177.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.02x = 156,255.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,255.54/588.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.73

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