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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.55, 869.32 and 146.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.55, 869.32 and 146.71 is: 220.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.55 : 869.32 = 146.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.55/869.32 = 146.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.55x = 869.32 × 146.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.55x = 127,537.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,537.94/579.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.06

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