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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.46, 855.32 and 180.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.46, 855.32 and 180.34 is: 270.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.46 : 855.32 = 180.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.46/855.32 = 180.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.46x = 855.32 × 180.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.46x = 154,248.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,248.41/570.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.39

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