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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.60, 837.92 and 147.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.60, 837.92 and 147.75 is: 221.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.60 : 837.92 = 147.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.60/837.92 = 147.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.60x = 837.92 × 147.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.60x = 123,802.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,802.68/558.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.63

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