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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.66, 883.16 and 177.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.66, 883.16 and 177.80 is: 266.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.66 : 883.16 = 177.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.66/883.16 = 177.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.66x = 883.16 × 177.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.66x = 157,020.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,020.54/588.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.74

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