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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.86, 883.32 and 177.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.86, 883.32 and 177.99 is: 266.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.86 : 883.32 = 177.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.86/883.32 = 177.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.86x = 883.32 × 177.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.86x = 157,222.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,222.13/588.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.99

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