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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.08, 881.85 and 177.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.08, 881.85 and 177.14 is: 265.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.08 : 881.85 = 177.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.08/881.85 = 177.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.08x = 881.85 × 177.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.08x = 156,207.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,207.32/588.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.62

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