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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.52, 870.78 and 147.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.52, 870.78 and 147.72 is: 221.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.52 : 870.78 = 147.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.52/870.78 = 147.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.52x = 870.78 × 147.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.52x = 128,631.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,631.62/580.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.58

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