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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.81, 883.35 and 177.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.81, 883.35 and 177.93 is: 266.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.81 : 883.35 = 177.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.81/883.35 = 177.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.81x = 883.35 × 177.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.81x = 157,174.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,174.47/588.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.94

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