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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.41, 882.57 and 177.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.41, 882.57 and 177.51 is: 266.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.41 : 882.57 = 177.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.41/882.57 = 177.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.41x = 882.57 × 177.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.41x = 156,668.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,668.98/588.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.26

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