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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.24, 220.79 and 44.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.24, 220.79 and 44.49 is: 66.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.24 : 220.79 = 44.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.24/220.79 = 44.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.24x = 220.79 × 44.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.24x = 9,822.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,822.72/147.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.71

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