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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.57, 872.28 and 148.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.57, 872.28 and 148.70 is: 223.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.57 : 872.28 = 148.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.57/872.28 = 148.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.57x = 872.28 × 148.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.57x = 129,703.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,703.67/581.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.03

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