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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.82, 872.74 and 148.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.82, 872.74 and 148.98 is: 223.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.82 : 872.74 = 148.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.82/872.74 = 148.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.82x = 872.74 × 148.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.82x = 130,020.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,020.81/581.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.47

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