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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.50, 869.18 and 146.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.50, 869.18 and 146.66 is: 219.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.50 : 869.18 = 146.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.50/869.18 = 146.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.50x = 869.18 × 146.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.50x = 127,473.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,473.94/579.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.97

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