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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.74, 883.09 and 177.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.74, 883.09 and 177.87 is: 266.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.74 : 883.09 = 177.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.74/883.09 = 177.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.74x = 883.09 × 177.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.74x = 157,070.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,070.36/588.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.79

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