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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.15, 882.36 and 177.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.15, 882.36 and 177.28 is: 265.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.15 : 882.36 = 177.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.15/882.36 = 177.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.15x = 882.36 × 177.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.15x = 156,424.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,424.78/588.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.96

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