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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.59, 873.90 and 149.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.59, 873.90 and 149.75 is: 224.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.59 : 873.90 = 149.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.59/873.90 = 149.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.59x = 873.90 × 149.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.59x = 130,866.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,866.53/582.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.63

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