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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.02, 855 and 180.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.02, 855 and 180.03 is: 270.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.02 : 855 = 180.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.02/855 = 180.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.02x = 855 × 180.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.02x = 153,925.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,925.65/570.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.04

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