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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.51, 882.91 and 177.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.51, 882.91 and 177.65 is: 266.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.51 : 882.91 = 177.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.51/882.91 = 177.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.51x = 882.91 × 177.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.51x = 156,850.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,850.72/588.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.52

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