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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.85, 855.94 and 180.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.85, 855.94 and 180.77 is: 271.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.85 : 855.94 = 180.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.85/855.94 = 180.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.85x = 855.94 × 180.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.85x = 154,728.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,728.70/570.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.05

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