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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.66, 881.41 and 154.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.66, 881.41 and 154.79 is: 232.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.66 : 881.41 = 154.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.66/881.41 = 154.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.66x = 881.41 × 154.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.66x = 136,433.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,433.45/587.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.16

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