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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.55, 837.72 and 147.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.55, 837.72 and 147.69 is: 221.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.55 : 837.72 = 147.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.55/837.72 = 147.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.55x = 837.72 × 147.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.55x = 123,719.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,719.73/558.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.50

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