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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.53, 855.42 and 180.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.53, 855.42 and 180.41 is: 270.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.53 : 855.42 = 180.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.53/855.42 = 180.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.53x = 855.42 × 180.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.53x = 154,322.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,322.05/570.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.49

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