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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.02, 855.03 and 180.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.02, 855.03 and 180.01 is: 270.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.02 : 855.03 = 180.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.02/855.03 = 180.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.02x = 855.03 × 180.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.02x = 153,909.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,909.23/570.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.01

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