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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.07, 882.22 and 177.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.07, 882.22 and 177.20 is: 265.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.07 : 882.22 = 177.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.07/882.22 = 177.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.07x = 882.22 × 177.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.07x = 156,329.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,329.38/588.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.83

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