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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.63, 872.44 and 148.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.63, 872.44 and 148.78 is: 223.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.63 : 872.44 = 148.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.63/872.44 = 148.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.63x = 872.44 × 148.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.63x = 129,802.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,802.34/581.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.17

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