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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581, 871.50 and 148.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581, 871.50 and 148.16 is: 222.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581 : 871.50 = 148.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581/871.50 = 148.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581x = 871.50 × 148.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581x = 129,121.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,121.44/581
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.24

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