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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.58, 882.51 and 177.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.58, 882.51 and 177.61 is: 266.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.58 : 882.51 = 177.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.58/882.51 = 177.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.58x = 882.51 × 177.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.58x = 156,742.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,742.60/588.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.31

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