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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.52, 867.84 and 145.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.52, 867.84 and 145.68 is: 218.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.52 : 867.84 = 145.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.52/867.84 = 145.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.52x = 867.84 × 145.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.52x = 126,426.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,426.93/578.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.54

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