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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.45, 870.67 and 147.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.45, 870.67 and 147.60 is: 221.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.45 : 870.67 = 147.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.45/870.67 = 147.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.45x = 870.67 × 147.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.45x = 128,510.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,510.89/580.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.40

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