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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.08, 882.16 and 177.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.08, 882.16 and 177.21 is: 265.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.08 : 882.16 = 177.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.08/882.16 = 177.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.08x = 882.16 × 177.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.08x = 156,327.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,327.13/588.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.83

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