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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.32, 855.36 and 180.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.32, 855.36 and 180.26 is: 270.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.32 : 855.36 = 180.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.32/855.36 = 180.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.32x = 855.36 × 180.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.32x = 154,182.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,182.92/570.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.35

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