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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.70, 881.54 and 154.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.70, 881.54 and 154.80 is: 232.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.70 : 881.54 = 154.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.70/881.54 = 154.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.70x = 881.54 × 154.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.70x = 136,462.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,462.39/587.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.20

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