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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.89, 856.34 and 180.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.89, 856.34 and 180.90 is: 271.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.89 : 856.34 = 180.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.89/856.34 = 180.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.89x = 856.34 × 180.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.89x = 154,911.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,911.00/570.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.35

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