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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.18, 855.27 and 180.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.18, 855.27 and 180.42 is: 270.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.18 : 855.27 = 180.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.18/855.27 = 180.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.18x = 855.27 × 180.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.18x = 154,307.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,307.81/570.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.63

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