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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.88, 883.18 and 177.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.88, 883.18 and 177.78 is: 266.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.88 : 883.18 = 177.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.88/883.18 = 177.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.88x = 883.18 × 177.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.88x = 157,011.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,011.74/588.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.63

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