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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.92, 856.31 and 180.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.92, 856.31 and 180.90 is: 271.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.92 : 856.31 = 180.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.92/856.31 = 180.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.92x = 856.31 × 180.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.92x = 154,905.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,905.57/570.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.33

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