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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.55, 882.95 and 177.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.55, 882.95 and 177.73 is: 266.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.55 : 882.95 = 177.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.55/882.95 = 177.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.55x = 882.95 × 177.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.55x = 156,921.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,921.40/588.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.62

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