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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.42, 837.62 and 147.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.42, 837.62 and 147.55 is: 221.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.42 : 837.62 = 147.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.42/837.62 = 147.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.42x = 837.62 × 147.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.42x = 123,590.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,590.95/558.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.32

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