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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.39, 855.28 and 180.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.39, 855.28 and 180.23 is: 270.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.39 : 855.28 = 180.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.39/855.28 = 180.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.39x = 855.28 × 180.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.39x = 154,143.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,143.19/570.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.24

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