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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.74, 856.14 and 180.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.74, 856.14 and 180.75 is: 271.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.74 : 856.14 = 180.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.74/856.14 = 180.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.74x = 856.14 × 180.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.74x = 154,742.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,742.12/570.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.13

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