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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.80, 881.64 and 154.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.80, 881.64 and 154.96 is: 232.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.80 : 881.64 = 154.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.80/881.64 = 154.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.80x = 881.64 × 154.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.80x = 136,618.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,618.93/587.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.42

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