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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.54, 882.55 and 177.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.54, 882.55 and 177.54 is: 266.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.54 : 882.55 = 177.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.54/882.55 = 177.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.54x = 882.55 × 177.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.54x = 156,687.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,687.93/588.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.23

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