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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.50, 882.89 and 177.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.50, 882.89 and 177.61 is: 266.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.50 : 882.89 = 177.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.50/882.89 = 177.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.50x = 882.89 × 177.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.50x = 156,811.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,811.47/588.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.46

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