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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.59, 870.87 and 147.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.59, 870.87 and 147.74 is: 221.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.59 : 870.87 = 147.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.59/870.87 = 147.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.59x = 870.87 × 147.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.59x = 128,662.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,662.33/580.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.61

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