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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.60, 836.37 and 146.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.60, 836.37 and 146.72 is: 220.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.60 : 836.37 = 146.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.60/836.37 = 146.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.60x = 836.37 × 146.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.60x = 122,714.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,714.30/557.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.08

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