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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.71, 869.56 and 146.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.71, 869.56 and 146.90 is: 220.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.71 : 869.56 = 146.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.71/869.56 = 146.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.71x = 869.56 × 146.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.71x = 127,736.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,736.56/579.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.35

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