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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.84, 883.37 and 177.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.84, 883.37 and 177.95 is: 266.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.84 : 883.37 = 177.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.84/883.37 = 177.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.84x = 883.37 × 177.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.84x = 157,198.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,198.34/588.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.96

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