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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.16, 868.74 and 146.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.16, 868.74 and 146.32 is: 219.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.16 : 868.74 = 146.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.16/868.74 = 146.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.16x = 868.74 × 146.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.16x = 127,114.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,114.04/579.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.48

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