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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.10, 881.94 and 177.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.10, 881.94 and 177.13 is: 265.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.10 : 881.94 = 177.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.10/881.94 = 177.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.10x = 881.94 × 177.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.10x = 156,218.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,218.03/588.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.63

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