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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.40, 870.58 and 147.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.40, 870.58 and 147.55 is: 221.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.40 : 870.58 = 147.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.40/870.58 = 147.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.40x = 870.58 × 147.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.40x = 128,453.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,453.34/580.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.32

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