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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.56, 879.83 and 153.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.56, 879.83 and 153.72 is: 230.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.56 : 879.83 = 153.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.56/879.83 = 153.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.56x = 879.83 × 153.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.56x = 135,246.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,246.70/586.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.58

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