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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.45, 882.75 and 177.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.45, 882.75 and 177.54 is: 266.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.45 : 882.75 = 177.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.45/882.75 = 177.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.45x = 882.75 × 177.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.45x = 156,723.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,723.44/588.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.33

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