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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.44, 875.16 and 150.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.44, 875.16 and 150.54 is: 225.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.44 : 875.16 = 150.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.44/875.16 = 150.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.44x = 875.16 × 150.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.44x = 131,746.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,746.59/583.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.81

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