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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.66, 879.91 and 153.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.66, 879.91 and 153.79 is: 230.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.66 : 879.91 = 153.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.66/879.91 = 153.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.66x = 879.91 × 153.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.66x = 135,321.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,321.36/586.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.66

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