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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.95, 883.50 and 178.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.95, 883.50 and 178.04 is: 267.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.95 : 883.50 = 178.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.95/883.50 = 178.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.95x = 883.50 × 178.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.95x = 157,293.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,293.92/588.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.08

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