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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.01, 867.02 and 145.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.01, 867.02 and 145.17 is: 217.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.01 : 867.02 = 145.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.01/867.02 = 145.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.01x = 867.02 × 145.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.01x = 125,860.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,860.23/578.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.75

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