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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.03, 867.04 and 145.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.03, 867.04 and 145.18 is: 217.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.03 : 867.04 = 145.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.03/867.04 = 145.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.03x = 867.04 × 145.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.03x = 125,874.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,874.34/578.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.77

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