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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.77, 883.03 and 177.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.77, 883.03 and 177.81 is: 266.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.77 : 883.03 = 177.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.77/883.03 = 177.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.77x = 883.03 × 177.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.77x = 157,012.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,012.61/588.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.68

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