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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.88, 856.37 and 180.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.88, 856.37 and 180.92 is: 271.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.88 : 856.37 = 180.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.88/856.37 = 180.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.88x = 856.37 × 180.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.88x = 154,932.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,932.24/570.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.39

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