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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.19, 870.26 and 147.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.19, 870.26 and 147.35 is: 221.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.19 : 870.26 = 147.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.19/870.26 = 147.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.19x = 870.26 × 147.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.19x = 128,232.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,232.81/580.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.02

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