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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.87, 883.19 and 177.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.87, 883.19 and 177.96 is: 266.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.87 : 883.19 = 177.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.87/883.19 = 177.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.87x = 883.19 × 177.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.87x = 157,171.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,171.60/588.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.90

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