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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.31, 882.59 and 177.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.31, 882.59 and 177.48 is: 266.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.31 : 882.59 = 177.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.31/882.59 = 177.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.31x = 882.59 × 177.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.31x = 156,641.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,641.19/588.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.26

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