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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.66, 866.48 and 144.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.66, 866.48 and 144.81 is: 217.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.66 : 866.48 = 144.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.66/866.48 = 144.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.66x = 866.48 × 144.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.66x = 125,474.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,474.97/577.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.21

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