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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.93, 865.29 and 154.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.93, 865.29 and 154.79 is: 232.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.93 : 865.29 = 154.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.93/865.29 = 154.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.93x = 865.29 × 154.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.93x = 133,933.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,933.14/576.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.15

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