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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.66, 869.54 and 146.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.66, 869.54 and 146.81 is: 220.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.66 : 869.54 = 146.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.66/869.54 = 146.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.66x = 869.54 × 146.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.66x = 127,658.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,658.61/579.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.23

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