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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.59, 798.80 and 147.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.59, 798.80 and 147.75 is: 221.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.59 : 798.80 = 147.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.59/798.80 = 147.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.59x = 798.80 × 147.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.59x = 118,021.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,021.96/532.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.60

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