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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.75, 883.10 and 177.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.75, 883.10 and 177.89 is: 266.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.75 : 883.10 = 177.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.75/883.10 = 177.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.75x = 883.10 × 177.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.75x = 157,089.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,089.35/588.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.82

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