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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.48, 837.74 and 147.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.48, 837.74 and 147.63 is: 221.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.48 : 837.74 = 147.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.48/837.74 = 147.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.48x = 837.74 × 147.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.48x = 123,674.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,674.82/558.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.45

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