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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.08, 855.21 and 180.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.08, 855.21 and 180.12 is: 270.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.08 : 855.21 = 180.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.08/855.21 = 180.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.08x = 855.21 × 180.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.08x = 154,040.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,040.43/570.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.21

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