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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.72, 881.58 and 154.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.72, 881.58 and 154.88 is: 232.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.72 : 881.58 = 154.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.72/881.58 = 154.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.72x = 881.58 × 154.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.72x = 136,539.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,539.11/587.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.32

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