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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.63, 856.10 and 180.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.63, 856.10 and 180.65 is: 271.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.63 : 856.10 = 180.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.63/856.10 = 180.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.63x = 856.10 × 180.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.63x = 154,649.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,649.28/570.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.01

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