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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.79, 881.69 and 154.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.79, 881.69 and 154.95 is: 232.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.79 : 881.69 = 154.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.79/881.69 = 154.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.79x = 881.69 × 154.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.79x = 136,617.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,617.87/587.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.43

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