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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.92, 856.40 and 181.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.92, 856.40 and 181.19 is: 271.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.92 : 856.40 = 181.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.92/856.40 = 181.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.92x = 856.40 × 181.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.92x = 155,165.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,165.93/570.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.78

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