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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.83, 883.25 and 178.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.83, 883.25 and 178.01 is: 267.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.83 : 883.25 = 178.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.83/883.25 = 178.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.83x = 883.25 × 178.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.83x = 157,222.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,222.03/588.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.01

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