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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.70, 881.55 and 154.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.70, 881.55 and 154.89 is: 232.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.70 : 881.55 = 154.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.70/881.55 = 154.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.70x = 881.55 × 154.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.70x = 136,543.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,543.28/587.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.34

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