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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.65, 870.97 and 147.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.65, 870.97 and 147.84 is: 221.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.65 : 870.97 = 147.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.65/870.97 = 147.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.65x = 870.97 × 147.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.65x = 128,764.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,764.20/580.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.76

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