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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.52, 879.84 and 153.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.52, 879.84 and 153.68 is: 230.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.52 : 879.84 = 153.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.52/879.84 = 153.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.52x = 879.84 × 153.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.52x = 135,213.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,213.81/586.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.54

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