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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.57, 883.06 and 177.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.57, 883.06 and 177.70 is: 266.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.57 : 883.06 = 177.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.57/883.06 = 177.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.57x = 883.06 × 177.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.57x = 156,919.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,919.76/588.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.61

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