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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.98, 882.02 and 177.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.98, 882.02 and 177.11 is: 265.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.98 : 882.02 = 177.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.98/882.02 = 177.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.98x = 882.02 × 177.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.98x = 156,213.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,213.90/587.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.68

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