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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.55, 867.83 and 145.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.55, 867.83 and 145.69 is: 218.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.55 : 867.83 = 145.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.55/867.83 = 145.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.55x = 867.83 × 145.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.55x = 126,433.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,433.42/578.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.54

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