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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.57, 866.36 and 144.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.57, 866.36 and 144.73 is: 217.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.57 : 866.36 = 144.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.57/866.36 = 144.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.57x = 866.36 × 144.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.57x = 125,389.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,389.64/577.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.10

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