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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.35, 870.52 and 147.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.35, 870.52 and 147.50 is: 221.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.35 : 870.52 = 147.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.35/870.52 = 147.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.35x = 870.52 × 147.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.35x = 128,400.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,400.96/580.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.25

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