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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.69, 882.96 and 177.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.69, 882.96 and 177.86 is: 266.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.69 : 882.96 = 177.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.69/882.96 = 177.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.69x = 882.96 × 177.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.69x = 157,038.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,038.85/588.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.76

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