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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.17, 837.24 and 147.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.17, 837.24 and 147.31 is: 220.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.17 : 837.24 = 147.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.17/837.24 = 147.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.17x = 837.24 × 147.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.17x = 123,331.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,331.18/558.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.96

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