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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.49, 870.73 and 147.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.49, 870.73 and 147.65 is: 221.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.49 : 870.73 = 147.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.49/870.73 = 147.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.49x = 870.73 × 147.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.49x = 128,558.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,558.19/580.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.47

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