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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.48, 882.78 and 177.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.48, 882.78 and 177.61 is: 266.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.48 : 882.78 = 177.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.48/882.78 = 177.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.48x = 882.78 × 177.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.48x = 156,789.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,789.67/588.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.43

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