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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.17, 220.78 and 44.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.17, 220.78 and 44.44 is: 66.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.17 : 220.78 = 44.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.17/220.78 = 44.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.17x = 220.78 × 44.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.17x = 9,811.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,811.34/147.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.67

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