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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.94, 883.41 and 178.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.94, 883.41 and 178.07 is: 267.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.94 : 883.41 = 178.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.94/883.41 = 178.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.94x = 883.41 × 178.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.94x = 157,308.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,308.82/588.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.11

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