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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.59, 837.93 and 147.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.59, 837.93 and 147.73 is: 221.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.59 : 837.93 = 147.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.59/837.93 = 147.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.59x = 837.93 × 147.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.59x = 123,784.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,784.86/558.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.60

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