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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.27, 870.40 and 147.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.27, 870.40 and 147.42 is: 221.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.27 : 870.40 = 147.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.27/870.40 = 147.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.27x = 870.40 × 147.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.27x = 128,314.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,314.37/580.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.13

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