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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.66, 871.04 and 147.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.66, 871.04 and 147.81 is: 221.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.66 : 871.04 = 147.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.66/871.04 = 147.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.66x = 871.04 × 147.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.66x = 128,748.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,748.42/580.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.73

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