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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.41, 870.66 and 147.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.41, 870.66 and 147.56 is: 221.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.41 : 870.66 = 147.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.41/870.66 = 147.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.41x = 870.66 × 147.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.41x = 128,476.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,476.77/580.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.36

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