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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.76, 883.06 and 177.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.76, 883.06 and 177.92 is: 266.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.76 : 883.06 = 177.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.76/883.06 = 177.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.76x = 883.06 × 177.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.76x = 157,114.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,114.04/588.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.86

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