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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.42, 870.60 and 147.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.42, 870.60 and 147.56 is: 221.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.42 : 870.60 = 147.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.42/870.60 = 147.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.42x = 870.60 × 147.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.42x = 128,465.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,465.74/580.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.33

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