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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.81, 878.70 and 152.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.81, 878.70 and 152.97 is: 229.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.81 : 878.70 = 152.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.81/878.70 = 152.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.81x = 878.70 × 152.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.81x = 134,414.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,414.74/585.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.45

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