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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.17, 855.29 and 180.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.17, 855.29 and 180.16 is: 270.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.17 : 855.29 = 180.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.17/855.29 = 180.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.17x = 855.29 × 180.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.17x = 154,087.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,087.36/570.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.25

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