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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.54, 797.30 and 146.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.54, 797.30 and 146.78 is: 220.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.54 : 797.30 = 146.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.54/797.30 = 146.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.54x = 797.30 × 146.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.54x = 117,027.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,027.69/531.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.17

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