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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.21, 870.32 and 147.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.21, 870.32 and 147.40 is: 221.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.21 : 870.32 = 147.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.21/870.32 = 147.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.21x = 870.32 × 147.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.21x = 128,284.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,284.43/580.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.10

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