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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.25, 855.37 and 180.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.25, 855.37 and 180.25 is: 270.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.25 : 855.37 = 180.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.25/855.37 = 180.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.25x = 855.37 × 180.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.25x = 154,176.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,176.17/570.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.37

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