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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.28, 882.16 and 177.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.28, 882.16 and 177.34 is: 265.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.28 : 882.16 = 177.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.28/882.16 = 177.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.28x = 882.16 × 177.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.28x = 156,442.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,442.25/588.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.93

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