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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.13, 882.33 and 177.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.13, 882.33 and 177.30 is: 265.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.13 : 882.33 = 177.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.13/882.33 = 177.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.13x = 882.33 × 177.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.13x = 156,437.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,437.11/588.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.99

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