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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.56, 883 and 177.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.56, 883 and 177.68 is: 266.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.56 : 883 = 177.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.56/883 = 177.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.56x = 883 × 177.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.56x = 156,891.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,891.44/588.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.57

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