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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.17, 856.76 and 181.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.17, 856.76 and 181.16 is: 271.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.17 : 856.76 = 181.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.17/856.76 = 181.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.17x = 856.76 × 181.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.17x = 155,214.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,214.84/571.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.75

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