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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.29, 837.35 and 147.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.29, 837.35 and 147.45 is: 221.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.29 : 837.35 = 147.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.29/837.35 = 147.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.29x = 837.35 × 147.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.29x = 123,466.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,466.52/558.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.15

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