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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.36, 837.51 and 147.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.36, 837.51 and 147.49 is: 221.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.36 : 837.51 = 147.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.36/837.51 = 147.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.36x = 837.51 × 147.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.36x = 123,524.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,524.35/558.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.23

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