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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.17, 871.76 and 148.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.17, 871.76 and 148.33 is: 222.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.17 : 871.76 = 148.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.17/871.76 = 148.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.17x = 871.76 × 148.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.17x = 129,308.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,308.16/581.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.50

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