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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.84, 883.27 and 177.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.84, 883.27 and 177.98 is: 266.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.84 : 883.27 = 177.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.84/883.27 = 177.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.84x = 883.27 × 177.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.84x = 157,199.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,199.09/588.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.96

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