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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.02, 879.09 and 153.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.02, 879.09 and 153.18 is: 229.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.02 : 879.09 = 153.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.02/879.09 = 153.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.02x = 879.09 × 153.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.02x = 134,659.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,659.01/586.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.79

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