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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.02, 870.02 and 147.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.02, 870.02 and 147.17 is: 220.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.02 : 870.02 = 147.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.02/870.02 = 147.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.02x = 870.02 × 147.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.02x = 128,040.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,040.84/580.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.75

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