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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.43, 837.63 and 147.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.43, 837.63 and 147.59 is: 221.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.43 : 837.63 = 147.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.43/837.63 = 147.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.43x = 837.63 × 147.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.43x = 123,624.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,624.76/558.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.38

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