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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.10, 882.20 and 177.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.10, 882.20 and 177.21 is: 265.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.10 : 882.20 = 177.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.10/882.20 = 177.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.10x = 882.20 × 177.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.10x = 156,334.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,334.66/588.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.83

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