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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.68, 855.95 and 180.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.68, 855.95 and 180.68 is: 270.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.68 : 855.95 = 180.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.68/855.95 = 180.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.68x = 855.95 × 180.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.68x = 154,647.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,647.86/570.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.99

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