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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.07, 870.11 and 147.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.07, 870.11 and 147.23 is: 220.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.07 : 870.11 = 147.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.07/870.11 = 147.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.07x = 870.11 × 147.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.07x = 128,106.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,106.30/580.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.85

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