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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.09, 882.26 and 177.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.09, 882.26 and 177.19 is: 265.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.09 : 882.26 = 177.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.09/882.26 = 177.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.09x = 882.26 × 177.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.09x = 156,330.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,330.18/588.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.83

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