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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.86, 856.17 and 180.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.86, 856.17 and 180.89 is: 271.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.86 : 856.17 = 180.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.86/856.17 = 180.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.86x = 856.17 × 180.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.86x = 154,872.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,872.59/570.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.30

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