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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.15, 855.33 and 180.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.15, 855.33 and 180.24 is: 270.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.15 : 855.33 = 180.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.15/855.33 = 180.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.15x = 855.33 × 180.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.15x = 154,164.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,164.68/570.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.39

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