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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.21, 882.17 and 177.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.21, 882.17 and 177.24 is: 265.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.21 : 882.17 = 177.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.21/882.17 = 177.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.21x = 882.17 × 177.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.21x = 156,355.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,355.81/588.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.82

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