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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.09, 881.99 and 177.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.09, 881.99 and 177.11 is: 265.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.09 : 881.99 = 177.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.09/881.99 = 177.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.09x = 881.99 × 177.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.09x = 156,210.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,210.57/588.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.63

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