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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.38, 870.54 and 147.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.38, 870.54 and 147.54 is: 221.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.38 : 870.54 = 147.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.38/870.54 = 147.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.38x = 870.54 × 147.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.38x = 128,439.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,439.47/580.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.30

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