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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.52, 866.31 and 144.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.52, 866.31 and 144.68 is: 217.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.52 : 866.31 = 144.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.52/866.31 = 144.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.52x = 866.31 × 144.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.52x = 125,337.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,337.73/577.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.03

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