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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.15, 870.23 and 147.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.15, 870.23 and 147.30 is: 220.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.15 : 870.23 = 147.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.15/870.23 = 147.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.15x = 870.23 × 147.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.15x = 128,184.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,184.88/580.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.95

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