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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.48, 798.72 and 147.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.48, 798.72 and 147.73 is: 221.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.48 : 798.72 = 147.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.48/798.72 = 147.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.48x = 798.72 × 147.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.48x = 117,994.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,994.91/532.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.60

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