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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.17, 865.74 and 144.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.17, 865.74 and 144.33 is: 216.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.17 : 865.74 = 144.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.17/865.74 = 144.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.17x = 865.74 × 144.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.17x = 124,947.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,947.20/577.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.48

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