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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.79, 872.68 and 148.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.79, 872.68 and 148.94 is: 223.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.79 : 872.68 = 148.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.79/872.68 = 148.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.79x = 872.68 × 148.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.79x = 129,976.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,976.96/581.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.41

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