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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.70, 870.96 and 147.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.70, 870.96 and 147.84 is: 221.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.70 : 870.96 = 147.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.70/870.96 = 147.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.70x = 870.96 × 147.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.70x = 128,762.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,762.73/580.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.74

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