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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.52, 882.91 and 177.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.52, 882.91 and 177.64 is: 266.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.52 : 882.91 = 177.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.52/882.91 = 177.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.52x = 882.91 × 177.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.52x = 156,840.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,840.13/588.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.50

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