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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.41, 882.38 and 171.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.41, 882.38 and 171.80 is: 257.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.41 : 882.38 = 171.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.41/882.38 = 171.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.41x = 882.38 × 171.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.41x = 151,592.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,592.42/588.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.63

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