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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.06, 870.02 and 147.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.06, 870.02 and 147.22 is: 220.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.06 : 870.02 = 147.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.06/870.02 = 147.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.06x = 870.02 × 147.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.06x = 128,084.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,084.34/580.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.81

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